Jarrett Chord Chapman Bates Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jarrett Chord (Chapman) Bates, affectionally called Bubba, 5, of Stigler, died at his home on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. He was born November 25, 2009 in Talihina to Corey Bates and Natalie Chapman. He was able to attend his first day of Kindergarten just three weeks ago. In his short time with us, he accomplished so much. Bubba was best known for his love of trains. The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted his wish to have a train in his backyard. Not only was he the conductor of his very own train, he was also made an official railroad engineer and got to drive a few REAL trains as well. He was a DEA Special Agent, Haskell County Sheriff's Deputy, honorary cowboy, avid fisherman, and he even got to be a hairdresser. He loved horses, playing baseball, riding bikes, and dressing up in funny costumes. Those that knew him will miss his unforgettable personality, his precious smile, giggle and his little voice. But he made an enormous impact on thousands of people that never had the privilege of meeting him. He inspired people to pray, believe, and love one another. He fought a seemingly impossible battle, but because of him, he will help save the lives of lots of other children diagnosed with ETANTR, a very rare and aggressive form of cancer. Bubba is survived by his mother, Natalie Chapman and his sissy, Braelyn Garland of the home; his dad and step-mom, Corey and Taylor Bates of Owasso; his grandparents, Grandma Debbie Bates of Stigler, Meme and Grampy D, Ruby and David McMahan of Denver, Nana Elaine Chapman of Stigler; Tony and Kim Wesberry of Houston, David and Jenny Boissenin of Owasso; his great grandparents, Dorothy and Fields Smith of Warner, and Kenneth Ford of Tennessee; his aunts and uncles, Joshua and Lindsey Hylton, Trey and Ashley Chapman, Crystal and James Bliss, Sharity Bates, Debra and Tony Johnson, and Joshua Green; his cousins, Kirsten, Kambryn, Clay, Jace, Jett, Ty, Trenton, AJ, Mason; great aunts and uncles, Sue and Jimmie Scott, Sheryl and Brian Carver, Dottie and Loye Justice, Karen and Don Richardson, Debbie and Pete Vanzant, Roy Morgan; and numerous other family members because as Bubba always said, "I love all my family." Bubba is preceded in death by his Papa Timothy Chapman and his great-grandmother, Georgetta Duvall. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Stigler High School Gymnasium with Reverend George Mantooth officiating and Reverend Rick McElyea delivering the eulogy. Pallbearers include Trey Chapman, Rocky Humphrey, Joshua Hylton, Chris Taylor, David McMahan, Frank Craig. Honorary pallbearers include Joshua Green, Jace Hylton, Jett Hylton, Clay Chapman, Seth Morgan and Jimmie Scott. Burial will follow immediately at the Stigler Cemetery under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Jarrett Chord Chapman Bates

November 25, 2009 - September 2, 2015