Herbert D. Bates
Howard
Herbert D. Bates, 72, of 7678 County Route 70, passed away Saturday (December 15, 2012) at his home.
Born in Hammondsport, July 11, 1940, the son of Herbert A. and Dorothy Stratton Bates, he had resided for more than 40 years with the Hubert and Suzanne Coddington Family in Hornell. He had been employed at Mercury Aircraft in Hammondsport, and served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1958-1960.
He was predeceased by his parents, and his sister Rose Willis.
He is survived by one sister, Joanne Stugard , a brother-in-law, Harold Willis as well as his family at Maryville Home for Adults in Howard.
To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Herbert's memory, please visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com
. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell on Thursday at 11 AM. Rev. Jerry Springston will officiate. Burial will be at Bath National Cemetery.