Markus Bates, 45, of Pickens, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2016.

He is survived by his children, Joseph Bates and Christy Anthony; his siblings, Frinda Hill and Opal Bates; his parents, Larry Bates and Faye Cassell; and one grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lester Thornton Bates and Flonnie Mae Bates; and his maternal grandparents, Rev. Vessie Hoxit and Ollie Mae Hoxit.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Rocky Bottom Baptist Church in Pickens, with the visitation before the funeral service at 1:00 pm.

Interment will follow in Rocky Bottom Baptist Church Cemetery.