ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BATES,  FELIX D. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Saturday, April 12, 2014

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BATES,  FELIX D. 
January 17, 1950  - April 12, 2014

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Felix Dixon Bates Perello beloved husband of Peggy Ruth went to be with His 
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 12, 2014. 

Beloved father of Wanda Kay Barron (Mike), Lloyd David Woodard (Judy), Sean 
Wade Woodard (late Kellie), Christal Faith, and Sebastian Wade. 

Preceded in death by his father Felix R. Bates of La Lima, Honduras. 

Survived by his mother Irene Perello Bates of La Lima, Honduras. Two sisters 
Martha Irene Bates Levy (Samuel) and Sandra Isabel Bates Javier (late Orlando). 
Abuelo(grandfather) Bates was also survived by seven grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren. 

Felix Bates was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on January 17, 1950. Dixon 
served God and ministered to many. He was a member of Grace Community Bible 
Church in Denham Springs, La. Upon immigrating to the United States he attended 
French Camp Academy in French Camp, MS. 
Felix served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Felix "El Frito Bandito" 
Bates was a Chief Warrant Officer 2, Aircraft Commander of the 240th Assault 
Helicopter Company, Greyhound/Kennel Keeper 13. 
Felix then was a pilot for the TAN Airlines of Honduras, worked for Schwegmann 
Giant Supermarkets, and Century 21 Realty. 

In lieu of flowers a benefit fund has been set up for Peggy and the children. 

Funeral service is to be held on April 17, 2014 at New Jerusalem Praise & 
Worship Center 62340 Louisiana 1090 (Military Road) Pearl River, La 70452. 

Family from 9:00am until 10:00am, friends from 10:00am until 11:00am, and the 
service beginning at 11:00am. 

Interment at 2:30pm at Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Ave. Biloxi, MS 

US Army Veteran
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