Message: We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.

Message: I left Columbia,,mo. without saying good bye to you and your family. Rest in peace,,Dr..

Message: Bob says Les stirred his interest as to who is God? Louise shall always remember that special friend of 63 years. Blessings to Connie and family.

Message: I was saddened when I heard the news. My family and I very much enjoyed and treasured the time we were able to spend in Black Mountain four years ago. It brought back memories of early youth spent in a simpler and perhaps better time and place. The Bates family that lived next door: Les, Connie, Danny, Bette, Ellen and Grandma Stone were the best. I am sure that other neighbors whether in Columbia or elsewhere share this view. May God bless you all.

Message: A true man of God.

Message: You were a great man! Rest in peace

Message: Dr. Bates was one of my favorite teachers at Stephens College. I still remember the last assignment before Christmas break: "Write a paper on your belief or disbelief of Santa Claus", and base your statements on what we discussed in class this semester! He always urged us to think critically and reach our own conclusions. He was The Best!

Message: I love you Grandpa! Always have and always will.

Message: May he live on through the wonderful family he fathered and their impact on my life.

Message: I love you Grandpa

Message: It was my good fortune to have known Leslie.No doubt he touched many lives during his life.He was full of joy with a love for life and others.He will be missed here on Earth.As another Rev.prayed"Our SOULS are like the STARS IN THE UNIVERSE...they are INFINITE and EVERLASTING ...they go on and on and on an on."