Joe Lynn Bates

Joe Lynn Bates age 84 of Elgin passed away Saturday May 23, 2015.

Joe was born December 3, 1930 to Paul W. and Inez (Wilson) Bates in Limestone County Texas.He proudly served his Country in the United States Marine Corps. In 1978 Joe became the first Mayor or Leander, TX. Joe loved to hunt and fish, but his greatest love was his wife of 47 years, Shirley.

He is survived by his wife, daughters; Charon Reney Clayton, Renee Lynn Radney and Rachelle Lea Johnson, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held 9:00 Am Saturday May 30, 2015, Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, with a Celebration of Joe’s Life beginning at 10:00 Am. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 PM in the Cobbs Cemetery in Thornton, TX