David Leonard Bates, 66, of Kingsland, Ga passed away at his residence on May 3, 2022.

David was born on December 15, 1955 to the late David L. Bates, Sr and Shirley Klebs. He graduated from Lee County High School, attended Darton College and Albany Technical School. He worked at Firestone and then joined the U.S. Navy. During his time in the Navy he was an air traffic controller and then retired from U.S. Navy. After retirement he worked for Werner Trucking for 13 years and also Raven Transport.

Survivors are a son, David L. Bates, III, of Leesburg, Ga, Siblings, Renee Howell (Hamp) of Kingsland, Ga and James Bates (Mindy) of Hahira, Ga. Nieces, Katie Bates of Valdosta, Ga and Tori Bates of Savannah, Ga. Great Nephew, Caleb Howell of Lake Blackshear, Ga.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his nephew, Jay Howell.

A Military funeral will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 2:30 pm on Tuesday May 10, 2022.

In David's honor the family is requesting in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Disabled Veterans Organization www.DAV.org

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.