Jared Cleveland Wilson Bates age 34 of Lebanon passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Nashville of an apparent massive heart attack after attending a Nashville Sounds game with his dad. Jared was born September 6, 1986, in Lebanon the son of David Earl Bates and Wanda McKee Bates.  He was a graduate of Watertown High School and Middle Tennessee State University.  He had recently completed training and passed exam to become a licensed auctioneer.  He loved sports, his many friends and the livestock business.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Denver R. and Lois Ashe Bates and Alvin M. and Billie Crook McKee.

Jared is survived by his parents, David Earl (Sheryl) Bates, Wanda McKee Bates; sister, Sherie` Bates; numerous beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 2 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Russ Stephens and Brian Bates officiating.  Interment – Bethlehem Cemetery at Tuckers Cross Roads, Lebanon, TN.  Master Pallbearers: Charlie Bryan and Sheriff Robert Bryan;  Active Pallbearers:  Josh Bryan, Cody Bryan, Austin Bryan, Richie Bilbrey, Trey Brim, Bart Cherry, B.J. Comstock, Brent Lineberry, Dustin McKinney, Jack Simms, Troy Smith, Josh Vinson; Honorary Pallbearers:  Mollie and Bobby McEachern. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. and Thursday 12 Noon – 2 p.m.

The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Bethlehem Cemetery Fund, 5247 Big Springs Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements .