Gregory Orrin Bates Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Gregory Orrin Bates

Gregory Orrin Bates, son of the late William Simpson Bates and Virginia L. Gray Queens entered eternal life on October 28, 2022. Preceded him in death, his brother, James C. Queen, Jr. Greg was born May 30, 1954 in Washington D.C. He was raised in Charles County, Maryland and Washington D.C. He served in the United States Army and Air Force. He worked for Lockheed Martin ( it started out as IBM, and they went through a number of name changes over the years); he retired from Lockheed Martin. He also retired from the Air Force National Guard. After retirement he worked part time with the transportation department for the Fauquier County public schools. His passion was riding his bicycle(s); he was a member of a riding group “The Spokesmen” and he road for different charities. He also loved to play golf and was a member of the Pamoja Golfers. After retirement he planned lots of bike trips, or as he said his bucket list of places he wanted to ride which included various places in California. Places he did cycle were Florida, Italy, France, Texas, San Diego-Arizona, Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh, up state New York and he did a cross country trip. He rode whenever he could schedule a trip and his riding buddy Patrick Harris shares his love of riding and rode most of these riding adventures with him. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 32 years, Jane Terry Bates and their children, Gregory, Jr. and Shaun T. Bates. A loving aunt,Eliza Webb; mother-in-law, Mary Terry, four sister-in-laws, Shirley Jefferson, Eunice Christian(Vann), Aurelia Terry, and Anna Lyles Queen; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Friday, November 11 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Rev. Dennis Gavin, officiating. Interment services will be held Tuesday, November 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Quantico National Cemetery. Live streaming at www.scottsfuneralhome.com video: https://vimeo.com/772519059

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Trina S Jones sent A Life Remembered for Gregory Orrin Bates - November 11, 2022

Jane, Gregory & Shaun, My deepest condolences and prayers for your comfort and healing. Trina Smith-Jones

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Richard T. Hudson sent Beautiful Dreams for Gregory Orrin Bates - November 09, 2022

No words can say want you and the family are going through, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family! - R.Hudson

Arthur Jackson sent Beautiful Dreams for Gregory Orrin Bates - November 03, 2022

RIP Col Bates
231st Combat Communications Squadron Alumni

Patrick Harris sent America the Beautiful for Gregory Orrin Bates - November 03, 2022

It's been wonderful cycling with you over the past 40 years. I especially enjoyed our last ride. We'll ride once again on the other side. Godspeed.
Pat Harris

Eva I. Shaw-Taylor planted 5 trees in memory of Gregory Orrin Bates . - November 08, 2022

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Kathy Buzzell planted 5 trees in memory of Gregory Orrin Bates . - November 07, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Michael N. Christian

Sorry for your loss, best wishes for you and the family to get through this sad time, Greg was my cousin, childhood friend and many memories, he will be missed. Eric Johnson

Jane, my family and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband. Praying the memories will help you through...Fil Ward

Jane, Greg,Jr, Shaun and the rest of the family. I would like to extend my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy on your tragic loss of a wonderful "husband and friend", father, son-in-law, nephew and brother-in-law. May you find comfort in one another and more importantly in Almighty God and his son Christ Jesus. They know your pain and will heal your hearts. 2 Cor 1:3,4 "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God." Love you dearly Trina Smith-Jones

Jane, Very sorry for the loss of your husband, your family is in my prayers. My heart goes out to you.

Jane, my heart goes out to you and your children on the loss of your dear husband – their father. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs your way. Praying that God will be with you at this trying and difficult time. Dr. Eva I. Shaw-Taylor, Lanham, MD

Serving in the DCANG 231st Combat Communications Squadron was an adventure and rewarding way to serve the US. The journey for many of us within the 231st was richly blessed by your growth and advancement from enlisted ranks and to officer commission to eventual Squadron Commander was epic.
Thank you Sir for your demonstrated leadership and guidance through the years from enlistment to retirement. We'll see you again in formation.