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Glenn Yates Jr.

Chesapeake, Virginia

1927 - 2022

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Glenn Yates, Jr., an architect and longtime Portsmouth resident, died at home peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. He was born Glennie Yates, Jr. on September 7, 1927 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. His family moved to Virginia Beach during World War II. Upon graduating from Oceana High School...

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So sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. He was a great friend and enjoyed working with him on many building projects with my firm over the years. I was so use to calling him over the years to include him on my team on a new building project. I was not aware of his passing. I will miss him. Prayers for the family.

Sending all my love back home to Virginia.

Dear Patty, Alexis , Zoe and family May the memories of a long and productive life, of many cherished moments, and the knowledge that we will all meet again, comfort you at this time of loss.

Glenn was a hail fellow well met, a friend to many, a raconteur. a great card player, and good architect who made himself one of Portsmouth's leadership contingent for the middle part of his life. I knew and admired him for more than a century even though we were not always on the same side of public issues. I respected his integrity and voted for him to be my Delegate whenever he ran for office. The world is a poorer place without Glenn. May he be remembered for his kindness and rest in...

So very sorry to hear this! A very talented architect that loved thinking "out of the box!"

So sorry to hear of Glenn´s passing. He will Be missed. My deepest sympathy to Diane and family. I played a lot of golf and gin rummy with Glenn. He was always fun.

I offer my condolences to Glenn's Family and Friends at this time of loss. May Peace be with you. I have many fond memories of Glenn from over the years. He was a great person. May he rest in Peace.