Damion Christian Bates passed away December 15, 2022.
Damion Christian Bates was born on November 8, 1999, in Shawnee. He was the son of Michael Eagle Wing Bates and April Stewart. He was raised in Maud, Oklahoma, by his father and mom Michael Bates and Desiree Bates. He attended school in Maud. Following his education, he began working for the Kickapoo Casino and later became a factory worker.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, and his maternal grandmother.
He is survived by his father. Michael Eagle Wing Bates of Shawnee; his biological mother, April Stewart of Shawnee; his mom Desiree Bates of Mcloud; two brothers, Taylor Stewart of Shawnee, and Adrian Stewart of Shawnee; three sisters, Shania Marshall of KY, Harlie Bates-Hudgin of KY, and Venus Bates of Shawnee; numerous other family and many friends.
Services were held December 20, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Maud, OK, with Rev. Bobby Shatto officiating. Burial followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Konawa.
