Braden Bates

Braden Bates, age 23, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born August 16, 2001 in Marietta, Ohio, son of Adam Bates and Janette Crock. Braden worked construction and was co-owner of Handyman Construction. 

Braden is preceded in death by his grandfather, Victor R. Bates. 

Braden is survived by his father, Adam Bates; mother, Janette Crock; grandparents, Debbi Bates, Janet Crock and Ray (Virgilene) Crock; siblings, Paige Mahaffey, Noah Mahaffey, Kaitlyn Hintz, Kayla Hintz, Greyson Bates, Jordan Anderson, Robert J. Miller, Abby Lewis and Shelby Sanford; special cousin, Jamee McKee; uncle Joey (Tena) Crock & cousin Myles Crock; and many other beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. 

Family was very important to Braden, and he made time for all. He will be missed deeply. A celebration of life will be held in the near future. Condolences and special memories of Braden can be shared with his family online at www.heritagecremationsociety.com