Brian Keith Bates, age 46, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home. Brian was born on July 30, 1973 to his parents Rita (Timothy) Elkins and Ray (Kathy) Bates. Along with his parents, Brian is survived by two daughters, Kaylee Bates, Brittany Bates, one son, Brian Keith Bates Jr., three brothers, Steve Bates, Justin Elkins, Joshua Bates, one granddaughter, Payton Childress, and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday at 6p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home. The funeral will be Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 1p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home with Freewill Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery at Dorton, Ky.