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1949
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2021
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Mr. James Yates Obituary
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, September 13, 2021
Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Raleigh
4:00 p.m.
INTERMENT: Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: Monday, September 13, 2021
Jones and son Funeral Home, Hattiesburg
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Graveside services for Mr. James E. Yates, age 71, of Sumrall, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Raleigh, MS.
Mr. Yates worked for many years as a general manager in the manufacturing industry and was a member of the Wood Carvers Association of Tennessee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to everyone.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dixie Yates, and his parents, James Burnett and Marie Lillian Yates.
He is survived by his wife, Rita C. Yates of Sumrall; his children, Sean Yates of Dayton, TN and Halee Hargadon of Ottawa, Canada; his step daughters, Ginger Essary of Dixie and Candice Miller of Columbia; his grandchildren, Gweneth Hargadon, Jacob Hargadon, Bayle Miller, Zachary Miller, Wyatt Miller, Carter Miller, Jacob Rouse, Gabrielle Essary, and Grace Essary; his sisters, Sue Husband of Sumrall and Helen Benavedis of Houston, TX, and his brother, Gaddis Yates of Raleigh.
Visitation for Mr. Yates will be held from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. Monday at Jones and Son Funeral Home in Hattiesburg.
Memories and Condolences
for Mr. James Yates
3 Entries
Billy
September 11, 2021
James was a very dear friend of mine for many years. Although hundreds of miles apart, we talked on a regular basis. Countless 10-minute conversations on my way home from town. Many long talks solving all the world's problems. I loved him greatly. He was always a lot of fun and a very good source for Godly advice and wise reflection. Everyone has been both “good” and “bad” at moments. But James seemed to be able to keep closer to the “good” end of things than most anyone I’ve met. I was constantly impressed with how he kept such a close watch on his relationship with the Lord. I hope I’ve learned to do half as well.
Thank you, my brother James, for always being a great friend, example, and mentor. My heart aches. You will be missed.
Your friend, Billy
Rocio Tamez
September 10, 2021
My mom is your little sister and I am her daughter who loves my mom more than the world and I know that you are her oldest brother I only had a couple of chances to meet you but she always talked very highly of you and how much she loved you I always kinda walked in on yall s calls and she was so happy talking with you she always had a big smile you were always there for her so I thank you for the time you had spent with my mom but I apologize for not knowing you better but I am sure you will be missed and not forgotten. I am sorry for not getting to know you better but you were so important to my mom so you are important to me and you will be missed and always remembered and loved.
The Staff of Jones Funeral Home
September 9, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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Jones & Son Funeral Home - Richton104 Cypress P. O. Box 449, Richton, MS 39476
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