David Scott Bates, 35, of Whitesburg passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his residence. Surviving is his mother: Misty Brooks Slone; 2 sisters: Ashley Caitlin Slone and Taylor Slone both of Whitesburg; stepfather: Dean Slone; grandfather: Paul Brook. Funeral: 4:00 P.M. Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Brown officiating. Visitation: 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.