Earl "The Pearl" Yates

Only knew Earl for a few years in his later life, but enjoy spending the time with him met him at ping-pong and he and I actually won a doubles ping-pong tournament. He was a good friend and he will be missed.

Heavens not in Iowa it's a basketball court on Main Street see you there Earl

Earl was well educated both by traditional means and by self education. He continued his lifelong learning by often reading up to five newspapers a day. Earl was open-minded while considering differing perspectives and points of view. He enjoyed music as well as sports, listening to everything from Country to concerts at ETSU. He is one of those special friends who David and I have always loved, respected, and enjoyed knowing.

Sorry to hear of earls passing worked with him for several years and he was a great man and a true gentleman

Earl was truly the mayor of Kiwanis Park. Played a lot of basketball there. Earl was always ready to play. A lot of great friendships made at KP and he stood out as every bodies favorite. He made our lives better.