Randy C. Bates

December 17, 1947 - September 15, 2019

Randy C. Bates, seventy-one-year-old Fairland, Oklahoma resident passed away Sunday September 15, 2019 in Joplin, Missouri. Randy was born on December 17, 1947 in Grove, Oklahoma to Charles “Doc” and Emma (Elliot) Bates. After high school Randy joined the United States Army, he was very proud of his service. He was a barber for over forty years in Grove. In Randy’s free time he enjoyed working with his mules and would spend many of his Saturdays at trail rides and competetions. Randy was preceded in passing by his parents and a Sister Irma Crank. Randy is survived by his wife Sheryl of the home, a daughter Viva Cackler and husband Bill of Grove, Oklahoma, a son Brett Trigg of Stillwater, Oklahoma, three grandchildren, Drew Cackler Denalli Wright and husband Brett, and Kobe Cackler and a great Grandsons Lane Wright and Rustan Cackler. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at First Christian Church in Fairland. A Celebration of Life for Randy will be held 11:00 AM Friday September 20, 2019 at the First Christian Church in Fairland, Oklahoma with Pastor Truman Brady and Pastor Gary Radtke officiating. Private family graveside will take place later in the day at Olympus Cemetery in Grove, Oklahoma. Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Randy’s Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.