Mark Bates Final Expense Fund

This Go Fund Me Campaign has been created for the family of Mark Bates in the efforts to raise much needed revenue to help the family cover unexpected funeral expenses.

Courtney Bates, Marks Sister  has been added as beneficiary and will be working with the family to handle things at the funeral home and cemetery 


Mark was the unfortunate victim of a brutal homicide on October 1st.

 Marks family, friends, and those who loved him dearly all have a piece of their hearts missing after this tragic senseless event.  We our reaching out to ask that anyone willing Please help donate to this fund to help with funeral costs as there was no life insurance and not enough money to cover this sudden very large expense. 

Mark was a fine young man and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. 

 We ask that anyone that is willing and able to please help at this extreme time of need so that we may honor him properly with the respect and dignity he deserves. 

All proceeds will go directly to Mark's Sister Courtney Bates, as she is responsible for Mark's final expenses

Marks Family would like to thank anyone in advance who is willing to help them overcome this overwhelming and stressful ordeal during such a difficult emotional heartbreaking time.