Larry Dean Bates, 74, of Little Rock passed away on April 7, 2020. He was born in Tulsa, OK on September 27, 1945 to Robert Cain and Maxine (Parsons) Cain.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Bates, of Little Rock; son, Darrin L. Bates of Broken Arrow, OK; and other family and friends. The full obituary is forthcoming.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Larry's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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