Rodney Bates Jr., age 19

Lost to gun violence on September 11, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  • Nickname:
    4 Rod
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  • Personality:
    3 he was funny outgoing loveing kind
    3 he was funny outgoing outspoken kind
    4 He was a kind, always had a smile on his face and made everybody laugh , caring.
    2 he was always there for me everytime i needed him n i need you the most now
    2 He was so funny and had an amazing heart.
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  • Schools attended:
    4 Cane Ridge High School
  • Comments:
    2 im gone miss you RJ
    3 im gone miss you
    3 bruh we all gonna miss you r.i.p bro 🙏💔derek
    3 I miss you. I hope you can see me.
    2 I love you and miss you dearly!! your mom
    2 I love you baby, I miss you so much! Your mom🥰

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