n Sunday, January 16, 2011. The beloved husband of 31 years to Annie P. Bates; father of Anthony and his wife Veronica Bates, Lorraine and her husband Sims Akins, Carol Morris and Mary E. Kee. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to "Arite's" Life Celebration on Wednesday, January 26 from 10am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2020 St. Joseph Dr., Largo, MD. Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Please sign the guestbook.