Obituary

Glen Ray Bates

November 23, 1952 - February 11, 2026

Glen Ray Bates, age 68 and a resident of Pine, passed away Wednesday evening February 11, 2026 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He had different jobs during his life including working at Pine Hardware for many years. Glen loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and had taken his son to many outdoor events through the years, like turkey-shoots and others. Glen was also a talented self-taught gunsmith. He would work on, clean and repair guns for his friends and family. He also sharpened hunting and other large knives. After his health kept him indoors, Glen would watch many outdoor shows on TV. Hunting shows, cast-iron cooking and outdoor reality TV were some of his favorites. He always enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

Survived by: Wife of 33 years: Linda Seal Bates; 2 Sons: Wes Stewart and Leanna Anderson, “Special Baby” Joey; 2 Sisters and Brothers in law: Ruth and Paul Bailey, Susan and Beau Haley; Father in law: Tommy Seal; Sister in law and Brother in law: Kathy and Wayne Henderson; Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

He was preceded in death by his parents Bunyan Bates and Fordia Smith Bates, brothers Eugene Bates, Richard Bates, Roy Bates, Howard Bates, mother in law Audrey Bankston Seal and other family members.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Monday February 16th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 pm Monday with Rev. Jerry Cox and Rev. David Easterling officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine First Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Johnny Boudreaux, Jacob Boudreaux, Samuel Bailey, Beau Haley, Dwayne Bates, Bryan Bates, Justin Bates, Cody Bates

Honorary Pallbearers are Frank Sumrall, Rocky Thomas