of Salem, AR
June 25, 1930 - October 25, 2014
Edward U. Yates, 84, of Salem passed away Saturday at Southfork Therapy and Living Center in Salem, Arkansas. He was born June 25, 1930 in Jonesboro to Iley T. and Mattie L. Weaver Yates. Mr. Yates was a retired Church of Christ minister and funeral director for Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Mountain View for twelve years. Mr. Yates was a Sargent in the Army serving in the Korean War. He had lived in Mountain View since 1992, moving there from Huntingburg, Indiana.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two wives, Joy Hillis Yates and Marie Cleveland Yates; six brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include three sons, Mike (Anita) Yates of Salem, David Yates of Mountain View and Doug (Judy) Yates of Tyler, Texas; one daughter, Michelle (David) Lambert of Tishomingo, Mississippi; ten grandchildren, Michael Yates, Josh Yates, Amber Yates, Alyssa Yates, Kristen Yates (Michael) Finley, Daniel Yates, Jonathan (Amanda) Lambert, Hannah Lambert, Zachary Lambert and Sarah Lambert; five great-grandchildren, Kailen Yates, Jackson Finley, Landon Finley, Haydon Finley, Adleigh Lambert and Jonathan Lambert, Jr.
Visitation is Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro at noon with the funeral service following at 2:00pm with Michael Yates officiating. Acting as pallbearers are Michael Yates, Joshua Yates, Jonathan Lambert, Zachary Lambert, Daniel Yates and David Lambert. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery.
The family asks that you consider memorials to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
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15 Condolence(s)
Mark Crenshaw
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Mike and Anita,
I just learned of your father's passing so please accept my belated condolences. Even though I only met him briefly on a few occasions, he impressed me as a good and decent man and a good father. These facts are clearly reflected in you and your siblings. You and I were lucky to have such great men as fathers. It’s sad that they must leave us to carry on… but carry on we must, in their honor. Never forget the knowledge and wisdom he bestowed on you. It will carry you through any of life’s challenges.
Peace,
Mark Crenshaw
(573) 450-2557
Barbara Davis
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ed's illness and passing. He was a very special person and will be deeply missed. Bet he and Lloyd will have fun together again. Love to all his family.Barbara
Rhonda Hillis Leon
Monday, November 3, 2014
Hi to my Yates cousins and your families, We are truly saddened to hear of your loss. Uncle Eddy was a great Christian example and will be truly missed and fondly remembered. May each of you find the peace and comfort that God promises. You have our deepest sympathies and prayers. Love, Rhonda, Mike, Luke and John Leon
Lavena Hills and Ron Hillis family
Wanda Stewart
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
David.
Sorry to hear about Ed. He was such a kind man.
Cindy Yeargain Smith
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
David my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. I Pray for peace and comfort for each of you through the days ahead. Your parents were always so very nice to all of us who entered into your home. I know you have precious memories you will treasure forever. God Bless you all.
Todd and Kimm Avey
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Dave, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Toni Randolph
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Each of you are in our prayers. Toni and Odell Randolph
Dan & Kimberly Watson
Monday, October 27, 2014
Doug, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss. We trust that you have many precious memories to help you through this difficult time. We love you and Judy. May God bless you with peace and comfort
Nick Bollinger
Monday, October 27, 2014
Sorry for your loss. You're dad always welcomed me into your home when I was running around with Doug. Doug, Mike, David and Michelle, you all had great parents. Precious memories I'll never forget
The Avey's
Monday, October 27, 2014
Dave, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a very sweet man and I always enjoyed seeing him vome in the office. He was so funny!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with your family.
Love ya,
Anthony, Cindy, & Ethan
Lynn Yates Aronson
Monday, October 27, 2014
I have some wonderful memories of uncle Ed and aunt Joy when they would come to visit Grandma Yates. He was always so much fun and loved to laugh. I will miss you.
Donna (Crawford) Thorpe
Monday, October 27, 2014
I have many fond memories of Uncle Eddie. He was always good for a big hug and what a wonderful smile he had. Even though I didn't get to see him often - when I saw him, he was always so sweet to me and my son, Donovan. He didn't know my son, Wayne, as well but he always asked about him when he saw me. He will be missed and he was so loved. Prayers to all and God bless this family. Love you all - Donna Carol
John Wesley Yates
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Uncle Edward was a good man and will be missed. All of my memories of him are good---a smiling face and a good word for all the small cousins. He came to my dad's funeral in 1995 and was very gracious to me and our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the God of love and mercy be with you now. Your Cousin, John Wesley Yates
Bill & Charlene Brown
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Doug,
Our thoughts and prayers are for you and the family at this sad time since the passing of your dad.
We love you and will be thinking and praying for
God to sustain and give you extra strength at this time in your lives.
All our love,
Bill & Charlene Brown
Henderson Church of Christ
Dr.& Mrs. Robert Bowers
Sunday, October 26, 2014
We remember all of you from Marble Hill and wondered how you were doing. You have our sympathy and will be in our prayers.