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Leonard "LC" Charles Bates Sr.

December 31, 1946 — June 12, 2026

North Little Rock

Leonard "LC" Charles Bates Sr.

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Leonard “LC” Charles Bates Sr., 79, of North Little Rock passed away Friday June 12, 2026. Visitation will be June 23rd 5-7p.m. at Smith North Little Rock Chapel. Service June 24th 10am at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial following at Little Rock National Cemetery. Please check back for extended obituary.


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Visitation

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Smith North Little Rock Chapel

1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

New Hope Baptist Church

1821 Edmonds St, North Little Rock, AR 72117

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Burial

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Starts at 11:30 am (Central time)

Little Rock National Cemetery

2523 Springer Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72206

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