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Distinguished Alumnus, Lin Bates '48, Passed Away
Richard Linwood Bates, Sr. of FUMA's Class of 1948 passed away last night, March 21, 2005.
 Lin Bates attended FUMA for four years. After graduating in 1948 he went to work for Dupont before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. After serving in the Korean War he returned to Virginia to join in his family's farming business. In January 1960 he started Bates Brothers Trucking and served as president until retiring in 1992.
Lin was an active member of the Alumni Association and served on its board for many years. He was the first alumnus to receive the Distinguished Service Award, and also received the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
A scholarship named in his honor has been assisting cadets attend FUMA for many years. This scholarship fund was started by members of the Class of 1948 to honor their classmate.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home Richmond, Va.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 10 a.m. at United Memorial Methodist Church Charles City, Va.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, March 22, 2005 08:58 AM
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