Robert Bates, age 69, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, May 5, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Taylor's Funeral Home Chapel, 1973 Greensboro Rd., Louisville, MS. The Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Taylor's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at SaturdayMay 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM at St. James Presbyterian Church, 10524 Highway 25 S., Louisville, MS.