William Gilvin Bates Jr.
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Best Known For:The television show Bringing Up Bates
Breakthrough:Reality television series documenting the Bates family of 19 children in 2012
10 Quick Facts About William Gilvin Bates Jr.
- Full Name: William Gilvin Bates Jr
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The television show Bringing Up Bates
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1965
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of Birth: Honea Path, South Carolina
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kelly Jo Bates
- Popular As: Gil Bates
- Specialization: Other (Famous Person)
William Gilvin Bates Jr. Age
William Gilvin Bates Jr. is about 61 years old as of 2026. William Gilvin Bates Jr. was born in 1965.
Education
He attended Anderson University.
- Anderson University
Career & Work
William Gilvin Bates Jr.'s career includes professional roles with Bates Tree Service.
Organization: Bates Tree Service
Role: Owner / Reality Television Personality
Period: 1980s–Present
Details: Patriarch of the Bates family featured on Bringing Up Bates and United Bates of America; also a pastor and tree service business owner
Notable Works
- TV Show: Bringing Up Bates (Self, 2015-2021)
William Gilvin Bates Jr. Family & Relationships
William Gilvin Bates Jr is married to Kelly Jo Bates.
- Father: William Gilvin Bates Sr
- Mother: Linda Jane Hartsell
Personal Information
- Full Name: William Gilvin Bates Jr
- Popular As: Gil Bates
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1965
- Age: 61
- Birthday: January 1
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Honea Path, South Carolina
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Gilvin Bates Sr
- Mother: Linda Jane Hartsell
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kelly Jo Bates
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $60,000–$500,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $100,000–$15,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Employment or business activity; ownership requires separate evidence
Related Biographies
- Kelly Jo Bates(Spouse • Wife; married 1987; parents of 19 children)
