Theodore Edwin Bates, Jr. July 4, 1951 - October 21, 2012 Loving son of the late Ted Edwin and Margarite Bates of St. Ann, MO; Beloved brother of Bonita R. (and husband Paul) Bates-Marinaccio, Alan C. Bates and Stephen K. Bates; Cherished uncle of Jason L. Merola, Tara R. McGarrigle, Kassandra L. Bates, Kimberly L. Bates, Julia A. Bates and Alan C. Bates-Miraglia; Special cousin of John (Jay) Bates; Our dear nephew, cousin and friend to many; Member of Bethel Community Church (Maplewood) St. Louis, MO; Graveside service with full military honors Tues. October 23, 2012 11:00am at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery; Meet at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester, Maplewood, MO 63143 Tues. at 10:00am for procession to Cemetery ;