Oliver H. Bates Obituary (1929 - 2010)

Oliver H. Bates, 81, of Owaneco, IL died at 1:45 am Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Prairie Rose Health Care Center, Pana, IL. He was born February 22, 1929 in Taylorville, IL the son of Oliver C. and Harriet A. DeBarr Bates. He was a farmer, member of the Owaneco United Methodist Church, Owaneco Masonic Lodge, and a past member of the Christian County Board of Supervisors. He was a Korean War Veteran and a 50 year member of the VFW Post 4495, Taylorville. He was a 1947 graduate of Taylorville High School and was very active with the F.F.A. Surviving are his daughters: Rebecca Mizeur and husband Michael of Taylorville and Sarah Tzakis and husband Andrew of Vernon Hills, IL. Grandchildren: John Wyatt Myers and Olivia Ruth Mizeur both of Taylorville and Zoe Eugenia Tzakis of Vernon Hills, IL. Sister: Shirley McWard and husband Don of Owaneco. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, October 18, 2010 at McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Diwan Tiwade officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday at McClure Funeral Home. There will be Masonic Rites at 5:30 pm. Memorials may be made to: Future Farmer's of America, C/O Taylorville High School, Taylorville, IL or Prairie Rose Health Care Center, 900 S. Chestnut, Pana, IL 62557