Rory Keith Bates, 59, of Cheyenne died August 23 at the VA Medical Center.
He was born August 8, 1956 in Cheyenne.
Growing up, Rory always wanted to be a law enforcement officer, due to life events, he was never able to. He was an artist and enjoyed reading. Before his father’s passing, he enjoyed their fishing trips. He also played the guitar.
Rory is survived by his mother, Lillian Bates of Baggs and five siblings and their spouses, Sherrill Bates, Gregory Bates, Mike Bates, Brett Bates, and David Bates and numerous nieces and nephews and their children.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Bates.
Timeless Memories services will be 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel.
Interment has taken place at Fort Logan National Cemetery.