Its almost been a year already...wow how time flies. No matter how much time that might pass, you will always be missed forever. We love you Uncle Jimmy.

- Carol Prindle and family, Crystal River, FL

I have lost touch with all of my moms side of the family since her death, I found this while searching, and I want to send all my thoughts and prayers to the remaining Bates family memebers. I loved Uncle Jimmy and he always made me laugh. Sorry It has taken so long to send my condolences. May you Rest in peace with mom, aunt betty, mike and now, Aunt Judy..... Much love, Monica

- Monica Francum, clearwater, FL

PEE PAW WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST MAN I EVER MET HE WILL ALLWAS BE IN MY HEART AS WILL HIS ENTIIIRE FAMILY

- CHARLIE PORSGA, SAVANNAH, GA

Uncle Jimmy, How do I begin...I love and miss you so much.You were a huge part of my life and I will miss you greatly. Although I haven't seen you in sometime now, I thought of you and MaryAnn often.I wish I could've seen you before you past away. You would be shocked at how big the boys have gotten :Hopefully now you will not have any pain and are in a beautiful spot of heaven where we can one day see each other again! I will never forget everything you have done for Eric and our family. You are the best uncle/father figure anyone could ask for. We love you Uncle Jimmy! Love Always, Carol,Cody,Shain

- Carol Prindle, Crystal River, FL

We love and miss you Uncle Jimmy. Although you are not here, we know you will always be in our hearts,minds, and right beside us every day! You are one of the best men I have ever met! You helped us more than any words could ever express! I became very close with you when we lived in Lakeland, and to imagine you gone now, it's unbearable! I know we all have to stay strong, but there is now a huge hole inmy heart because you are gone. You are the best Uncle/father figure anyone could ask for. You always knew how to cheer me up. Seems like just yesterday cleaningout your pond and laughing about the funny swimsuit I had for Shain..lol...I will cheerish those memories forever and ever! I tried to locate you guys when I moved to Ga. this past year, but was not able to find you. I sure wish I had just one more moment with you to let you know how much you meant to all of us! We love you and miss you Uncle Jimmy. My hearts go out to all who is missing Uncle Jimmy! I love all of you! One day we will be together again! keep that wonderful smile...we love you!

- Carol Prindle, Crystal River, FL

To the family of Jim Bates: I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to you all at this time for your loss. Jim was such a joy to know and work with and his presence has continued to be missed. I will never forget Jim's sense of humor, unique laugh, and hearing his take on the the world that always began with 'Listen here, let me talk to you for a minute...' May God comfort you all in your time of great loss. You are in the thoughts and prayers of the staff and residents here at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center. We love you guys!

- Rachel Grier, AD - Asst Activity Therapy Director, Riverview Health, Savannah, GA

I'm so sorry too. My thoughts will be with the family.

- Jim Ayers, Savannah, GA

We already miss you so much Pee-Paw. xoxo

- Shaunda Clark, Savannah, GA

You were Loved and will be greatly missed by all three of your sisters

- Kay Smith,Debbie Duba, Judy Pringle, Collins, MS

Missing our Pee-Paw.

- Shaunda Clark, ,

Pee-Paw taught us so much and could brighten any situation. He will be greatly missed...

- Andrea McKeever, ,

Playing hop scotch with Uncle Jimmy in his work shop...

- Linda May Culbertson, plant city, FL

Will be sadly missed.

- Kevin Simmons, Plant City, FL

Unkle Jimmy was a funny,loveing,careing,kind hearted person and would do anything for anybody.I just want to say that I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU.You will always be in my heart.

- aleshia duba, plant city, FL

I am so missing my daddy. for anyone out there who still has the blessing of having their father, don't waste one minute sharing every minute with him that you can. I love you so much fuzzy head...I will miss you for the rest of my life. Myra

- Myra, savannah, GA

Jim will be missed. I enjoyed “flirting” with him. He was indeed a pleasure to be around. He held a unique place in my heart. He was special & loved reading his books & not to be left behind he had even moved to e-reading. I’ll remember him with smiles & laughter because that is the way he was with me. I know that only you can truly understand the sadness of your loss. But, you’re not alone; I know how painful it is for someone you love to die. I hope it brings you comfort to remember he’ll live as long as those of us who cared about him live. Thanks for providing me such a good picture of him. Please know that you’re in my thoughts & prayers. With Love, POODLE FOUNTAIN

- Dr. E. M. Fountain, Savannah, GA

Its almost been a year already...wow how time flies. No matter how much time that might pass, you will always be missed forever. We love you Uncle Jimmy.

- Carol Prindle and family, Crystal River, FL

I have lost touch with all of my moms side of the family since her death, I found this while searching, and I want to send all my thoughts and prayers to the remaining Bates family memebers. I loved Uncle Jimmy and he always made me laugh. Sorry It has taken so long to send my condolences. May you Rest in peace with mom, aunt betty, mike and now, Aunt Judy..... Much love, Monica

- Monica Francum, clearwater, FL

PEE PAW WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST MAN I EVER MET HE WILL ALLWAS BE IN MY HEART AS WILL HIS ENTIIIRE FAMILY

- CHARLIE PORSGA, SAVANNAH, GA

Uncle Jimmy, How do I begin...I love and miss you so much.You were a huge part of my life and I will miss you greatly. Although I haven't seen you in sometime now, I thought of you and MaryAnn often.I wish I could've seen you before you past away. You would be shocked at how big the boys have gotten :Hopefully now you will not have any pain and are in a beautiful spot of heaven where we can one day see each other again! I will never forget everything you have done for Eric and our family. You are the best uncle/father figure anyone could ask for. We love you Uncle Jimmy! Love Always, Carol,Cody,Shain

- Carol Prindle, Crystal River, FL

We love and miss you Uncle Jimmy. Although you are not here, we know you will always be in our hearts,minds, and right beside us every day! You are one of the best men I have ever met! You helped us more than any words could ever express! I became very close with you when we lived in Lakeland, and to imagine you gone now, it's unbearable! I know we all have to stay strong, but there is now a huge hole inmy heart because you are gone. You are the best Uncle/father figure anyone could ask for. You always knew how to cheer me up. Seems like just yesterday cleaningout your pond and laughing about the funny swimsuit I had for Shain..lol...I will cheerish those memories forever and ever! I tried to locate you guys when I moved to Ga. this past year, but was not able to find you. I sure wish I had just one more moment with you to let you know how much you meant to all of us! We love you and miss you Uncle Jimmy. My hearts go out to all who is missing Uncle Jimmy! I love all of you! One day we will be together again! keep that wonderful smile...we love you!

- Carol Prindle, Crystal River, FL

To the family of Jim Bates: I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to you all at this time for your loss. Jim was such a joy to know and work with and his presence has continued to be missed. I will never forget Jim's sense of humor, unique laugh, and hearing his take on the the world that always began with 'Listen here, let me talk to you for a minute...' May God comfort you all in your time of great loss. You are in the thoughts and prayers of the staff and residents here at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center. We love you guys!

- Rachel Grier, AD - Asst Activity Therapy Director, Riverview Health, Savannah, GA

I'm so sorry too. My thoughts will be with the family.

- Jim Ayers, Savannah, GA

We already miss you so much Pee-Paw. xoxo

- Shaunda Clark, Savannah, GA

You were Loved and will be greatly missed by all three of your sisters

- Kay Smith,Debbie Duba, Judy Pringle, Collins, MS

Missing our Pee-Paw.

- Shaunda Clark, ,

Pee-Paw taught us so much and could brighten any situation. He will be greatly missed...

- Andrea McKeever, ,

Playing hop scotch with Uncle Jimmy in his work shop...

- Linda May Culbertson, plant city, FL

Will be sadly missed.

- Kevin Simmons, Plant City, FL

Unkle Jimmy was a funny,loveing,careing,kind hearted person and would do anything for anybody.I just want to say that I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU.You will always be in my heart.

- aleshia duba, plant city, FL

I am so missing my daddy. for anyone out there who still has the blessing of having their father, don't waste one minute sharing every minute with him that you can. I love you so much fuzzy head...I will miss you for the rest of my life. Myra

- Myra, savannah, GA

Jim will be missed. I enjoyed “flirting” with him. He was indeed a pleasure to be around. He held a unique place in my heart. He was special & loved reading his books & not to be left behind he had even moved to e-reading. I’ll remember him with smiles & laughter because that is the way he was with me. I know that only you can truly understand the sadness of your loss. But, you’re not alone; I know how painful it is for someone you love to die. I hope it brings you comfort to remember he’ll live as long as those of us who cared about him live. Thanks for providing me such a good picture of him. Please know that you’re in my thoughts & prayers. With Love, POODLE FOUNTAIN

- Dr. E. M. Fountain, Savannah, GA