Joseph (Tony) Anthony Bates

Joseph Anthony Bates (Tony) passed away on August 6th, 2021 at Research Hospital in Belton MO after a brief hospital stay. He was born to Joseph and Wathena Bates in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in Grandview, MO and was a 1982 graduate of Grandview High School. After high school, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Germany, Iceland and the US. He was honorably discharged after 7 years and 10 months of service. After his service in the Air Force, he held several jobs until he landed at the VA Hospital in Kansas City working in the EMS department. He enjoyed helping the veterans who served our county and took great pride in his position. He was proceeded in death by his parents, grandparents and all of his aunts and uncles. He leaves behind his sister and brother in-law (Linda and Steve Parks), niece (Sarah), nephew (Kyle), two great nieces (Izzy and Abby), great nephew (Niki) first cousin (Joyce) and her children (Melissa and Michael), along with many other family and friends.