Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018 at The Community Church of God to honor the life of Dale W. Bates. Pastor Joy Sherman officiated the service leading off with welcoming family and friends and offering prayer. Dale’s son-in-law and granddaughters gave Scripture readings from Psalm 23 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7a. Elizabeth Bethard shared many fond memories and life lessons taught to her by her father. The congregation joined in singing “10,000 Reasons” and “Home” accompanied by Mark Schelhorn on guitar. Pastor Joy shared a Message and Closing Prayer. A special musical selection of “I Can Only Imagine” was performed by Mark Schelhorn. Prelude and postlude music was provided by Pat Moore on the keyboard. Burial followed at Wabash Presbyterian Cemetery. Dale’s brother Gene lead the procession through the Cemetery with a John Deere Tractor. Full Military Honors were conducted by the VFW and American Legion Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Jim Kohlhouse, Ken Hedrick, Chad Bates, Brent Bates, Billie Ward, Emiljan Stropdni, Les Moore and Gene Bates. Keepes Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dale Bates.
Funeral Report-Dale W. Bates
