Danny Murrel Bates, age 67 of Kennamer’s Cove, passed away on May 28, 2025. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from the Grant Memorial Chapel. Bro. Phillip Gilliland and Bro. Dale Cantrell officiated.
Mr. Bates is survived by his siblings, Mary, Doris, Pete, and Rhonda; daughter, Cassie Chrisman; son, Cory (Mallory) Bates; grandchildren, Ivy Carmack, Isabella Chrisman, Slade Bates, Everleigh Bates, and Ledger Bates. Known as “Pops” by all and especially his cherished bonus sons, Cory Mills, Shawn Ivy, and Shawn Rice that he was proud of and loved like sons.
Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Bates and Mildred Bates; and siblings, Ted, Morris Ray, Raymond, Patsy, and Janet.
Born on March 5, 1958, Danny was known for living a life of humbleness, never missing an opportunity to help others. He was known for saying “never forget where you came from.” Danny lived his life daily this way. He was a member of Trading Post Cowboy Church where he loved his Lord and his church family.
Danny started working at North Marshall Utilities in 1978. In 2000, he was appointed by the board of directors to become manager and he served this position until 2013 when he retired after 35 years of dedicated service.
He was an avid horseman and his barn was always a welcome spot for what he called his gifts from God, where were the people that he enjoyed coming to ride, train, or just visit. He especially loved helping the younger ones. He was always known for feeding anybody that came by. He enjoyed being President of the Saddle Club where he felt he was helping families come together through horses. Danny’s love for others and humbleness will be forever etched in the hearts of all that loved him.
