Eric G Bates Jr

Eric “Rickey” G. Bates, Jr. was welcomed into this world on August 31,1989 and departed this world on April 23,2025 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ricky was the son of Eric G. Bates, Sr. and the late Tammy Meyers Bates. He was the proud father of Auri, Austin and Chase Bates and loving brother of Charles Johnston, Brittney Atkins and the late Brandon E. Bates. Ricky, as he was affectionately called, attended the elementary school in Wilmington Delaware. He also attended Howard High School of Technology for his 9th grade year before moving to Waldorf Maryland with his Dad and Stepmom and stepsister. He attended and graduated (Cum Laude) from West Lake High School. After high school he attended Bowie State University for a year before returning to Wilmington, DE. Eric, Jr. had a great work ethic with currently working for Fed Ex. He was a very private person with a special bond with his father. Accepting Jesus Christ at the age of 9, he knew who to call on in the times of trouble. But like most young men the tired to do it all on his own. Being a devoted father was his first love. You would see him with his sons, Auri, 12, Austin, 6 and Chase 4 all the time; be it at Chucky Cheese, Urban Air, the Mall, Main Event, Cow Town or just hanging out at the park. This gave him the most joy. Rickey also enjoyed playing video games (PS5/Xbox-X) and watching his Denver Broncos. Health challenges are the only reason Ricky would have left his family. God knew his struggles and gave him rest. He’s now reunited with his Grandfather Samuel Bates, Mother Tammy, brother Brandon and other family members. He leaves to cherish his memory, children Auri Isaiah Jackson, Austin Casson Bates, mother Amanda, Chase Anthony Jones-Bates, mother Ciara; parents Eric and Dominque Bates; brother Charles Johnston, sister Brittney Atkins, Grandmother Frances Bates, Aunt Karen Palmer (Eric); Uncle LaVaughn Mathis (Jami), cousin, Adina Graham, nephew Damion, Godmother Angela Ringgold, great aunts and uncles, host of cousins family and friends. Special friends Keenan D. Wing. Jr., Isaiah Zeek Jackson and Marque Coverdale.

Eric G Bates Jr

August 31, 1989 - April 23, 2025