Ralph E. Yates

Ralph E. Yates

Ralph Yates Obituary

Published by Mimms Funeral Home from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2009.
YATES, Ralph E., of Chester, departed this life September 10, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Betty Yates; children, Brandy and Ralph B. Yates; two grandchildren, Gary Hughes Jr. and Taylor Yates; three brothers, Spencer, Timothy (Dorothy) and Thomas Yates (Florence); a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street Rd. Funeral service will be held Monday, September 14, 1 p.m. at Brown Grove Baptist Church, 12816 Bailey Bridge Road. Rev. Andrew T. Carey, pastor. Interment church cemetery. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 18, 2009

Sylvia Mosby posted to the memorial.

September 17, 2009

Ben & Ella Miller posted to the memorial.

September 14, 2009

Ralph Thomas posted to the memorial.

Sylvia Mosby

September 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ben & Ella Miller

September 17, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Ralph Thomas

September 14, 2009

I knew Ralph from NB Goodwyn. I am a customer and whenever I was there I would always stop and talk with Ralph. He was a great guy and I will miss him very much. I am sorry for your loss. It is a loss for all of us....

Kirmika Battle

September 13, 2009

Ralph, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family, you and your family are in my prayers.

September 13, 2009

May God give you all strength in this time of your loss, and keep you. Just hold onto God's unchanging hand, for I know him to be keeper. Please let me know if I can do anything to help. Brandy I miss from seeing you at work..I am looking forward to your return. Betty hang in there, and be blessed.. Love you.
Your cousin
Joan Jones & Lee Jones

September 13, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family in this time of your breavement. May the Lord bless and keep all of you. He will greatly be missed by all those who knew and loved him, but his kindness and devotion will live forever in their minds and heart.

LaQuita Strange, Richmond, Virginia

Flo Banks

September 13, 2009

Prayers,Tissues,and a Shoulder to Cry on 4 My Friend and Singing Partner Brandy!

Patient Access

September 13, 2009

Our prayers are with you & your family.
from Your MCVH Family.

Margaret Yates Allen

September 13, 2009

You all are in our prayers our heart goes out to you .If there's anything that we can do please remeber that we are only a phone call away.

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

September 13, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

kenneth and brendalyn jackson

September 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

LAURA BELL

September 11, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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