Donald Ray Bates, age 77, of Denison, TX, peacefully passed away at Texoma Medical Center, Monday, December 31, 2023.  Donald was born on February 26, 1946 in Denison, TX to Amos Bates and Alma (Singleton) Bates.  He was a graduate of Denison High School and married Eugenia (Jeanie) Oster.  He formerly was employed as a machinist in construction.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife; Eugenia (Jeanie) Bates of Denison, TX, his children; Tami Ochsenbein & Chris of Houston, TX, Christopher Scott Bates of Denison, TX, Vicki Lynn Blakenship & John of Denison, TX, Kristi Ann Nelson & Chris of Denison, TX, two brothers; Ricky Bates & Diana of Calera, OK, Jerry Bates of Sherman, TX, numerous grandchildren, other extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Amos and Alma Bates, brothers; Tommy Bates and Leon Gene Bates.

No services are planned.