William H. Bates Jr., 81, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home in Greenwich. He was born August 10, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, son to the late William H. Bates Sr. and Dorothea (nee Zielke) Bates. William moved to Greenwich in 1982. William was a great stay at home father and volunteered for the Y.F.U. program. He is survived by his daughter, Mary-Jo Bates of Greenwich and sister, Debbie. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife, Diana Bates. A memorial service will be held at a later date.