Jerald Douglas Bates

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Jerald Douglas Bates, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019.

He was an electrician for over 40 years in Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Dot Bates; and father in law, Gene Jaye.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Gene Bates of Elberta, Alabama; children, Jerry (Beth) Bates of Mobile, Adam (Carlie) Bates of Robertsdale, Owen (Megan) Bates of Elberta; grandchildren, Collin, Ceana, Madison, Alton and Carter; brother, Michael (Janelle) Bates of Foley; nephew, Justin (Crystal) Bates of Robertsdale; great-nephew, Bryson; mother-in-law, Carolyn Jaye (Lonnie) Miller; brothers-in-law, Glenn (Amy) Jaye, David (Christina) Jaye, Jason Jaye; sister-in-law, Angela (John) Hackett; mother of his son, Linda (Tom) Landry; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Wallace Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley chapel, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 from 5 until 7 p.m.

Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 2551 S. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535, 251-943-2391, www.wolfefuneralhomes.com.