H.W. "Howie" Bates, Jr., age 63, of Anderson, SC, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born March 19, 1958, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Harold William Bates, Sr., and the late Jean Bryant Bates. Howie was a graduate of McDuffie High School and was a self-made and self-taught entrepreneur owning and operating Saf-Guard Burglar and Fire Alarm Co. for over 30 years. Howie was a vintage car enthusiast, a proud member of the Low Money Cruisers, and enjoyed cruising in his 1963 Corvette convertible. He had a giving heart with a special affection for the youth group at Andersonville Baptist Church where he attended. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kimberly Fagg Bates; sons, H.W. "Will" Bates, III and H. Walker Bates; sister, Susan Campbell (Phil); brother, Keith Bates (Gaye); nieces and nephews; and his four legged friends, Bella, Roxie, and Rosie. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 1:00-3:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 3:30 pm in the Chapel with Rev. Dale Dyar and Rev. Travis Bryan officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Flowers are optional and memorial contributions may be made to Andersonville Baptist Church Youth Group, 6902 Dobbins Bridge Rd., Anderson, SC 29626. Events Visitation Saturday, December 18, 2021 1:00PM - 3:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Saturday, December 18, 2021 3:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621