" Arial; of Ortonville; died November 5, 2012. He was 53. " Arial; "Born December 16, 1958 in Detroit to the late Raymond and Shirley (nee: Crow) Bates. " Arial; "He " Arial; is survived by his wife, Darlene whom he married November 7, 1980 in Pontiac; two sons Beau and Andy Bates; five sisters, Raelynn (Bob) Woodward, Debra (Bob) Tondu, Dawn (Michael) Cypret, Tammy (Jesse) Morse and Heidi (Jerry) Morse; one brother, Reggie (Tiffany) Bates. " Arial; "Rick retired from GM April 1, 2009. " Arial; "He was an avid guitarist and was a member of several area bands. " Arial; "Music was a big part of his life, but he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. " Arial; " Arial;