James David "Jim" Bates

5th October 1951 - 18th December 2025
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Ascot Park Hotel
Corner Tay Street and Racecourse Road
Invercargill
Tuesday 23 December 2025, 1:30PM
Open live stream

BATES, James David “Jim”;

After a courageous battle due to a medical event, Jim passed away surrounded by his loving family, at Dunedin Hospital on Thursday 18th December 2025. Aged 74 years.

Dearly loved husband of Sandra.

Cherished Dad and Grandad of Tony and Hinemaia; Nathan, Korina, Daryl and Carlos; Greg, Kylie, Liam and Adam.

Much respected brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and a great friend to many.

“Always up for a yarn”

A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at the Ascot Park Hotel, on Tuesday 23rd December, at 1.30pm.

Messages to 30 Waihopai Street, Rosedale, Invercargill 9810, 

Messages

So sad to hear about Jim passing. He will be sorely missed around the traps.
From all his friends at Heavy Trax Hire.
Neil Madden , Invercargill
All our love to Sandra and family at this really sad time.It has been a pleasure knowing Jim as a brother in-law and friend for well over 50 years . Love from Carolyn Owen and family.
Carolyn Smithson , Dunedin
Did work for us off and on for 40years. Always keen to have a chat.
Always did an impeccable job. Was once worried some trees would scratch a new paint job on a truck
Farewell Jim.
Vercoe family Myross Bush
John Vercoe, Myross Bush
To Sandra and family ,I feel your loss of a great man ,love you Jim my big brother,always in my heart xx
Ngaire Bates, Perth