Tanya Hathorn Kendrick
Our sincerest condolences to this wonderful family. The Hathorns and the Bates go way back. Scotty was a very special person. He left his mark with a warm heart and amazing musical talent. He’s now performing for Jesus!
Birth date: Jan 28, 1967 Death date: Sep 1, 2025
THE MELODIOUS LIFE & LEGACY of Reginald Scott Bates “Scotty” Reginald Scott Bates, affectionately known to many as Scotty, was born January 28, 1967, in Meridian, MS to the late Joe Henry Bates and Willie Mae Dubose Bates as thei Read Obituary
Our sincerest condolences to this wonderful family. The Hathorns and the Bates go way back. Scotty was a very special person. He left his mark with a warm heart and amazing musical talent. He’s now performing for Jesus!
My sincere condolences to the Bates family. God keep you in His loving care.

Sending love & comfort and lots of prayers to the family.
Van & Crystal Gibbs
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George Cole lit a candle in memory of Reginald Bates

I have fond memories of Scotty when we were in the band together at Meridian High School and also during college years at USM. Scotty was a very talented musician. Sending my thoughts and prayers for his family.
Marcia Kaufman Cochran