Robert Edwin Scates, 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 07, 2022. Mr. Scates was born on April 12, 1946 in Northville, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his brother William Henry Scates. Mr. Scates is survived by his loving wife Virginia Scates; children Bonnie Scates, Robert (Eileen) Scates, Christopher (Angelina) Scates and Michelle Scates as well as grandchildren Courtney (Jacob) Kisselback, Rj (Kate) Scates, Danielle Swiderski, Eric Swiderski, Christopher Scates, Jacob Scates, Angela Boling and Virginia B. Scates.