Paul Yates Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Richmond, Virginia

YATES, Paul Andrew, 56, formerly of Skinquarter Road in Moseley, went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2010. He was predeceased by parents, Eugenie Yates Combs and Francis B. Yates Sr.; siblings, John Yates, Ralph Yates, Priscilla Yates Browder and Sandra Sheffield. He is survived by Buck and Nancy Yates of Chesterfield, Eugenie Lesso of Johnson City, N.Y., Eddie Yates of Richmond and Virginia and Mike Hrbienski of Richmond, Eva and Jr Stearns of Victoria, Catherine Lyons of Colorado, Ginny VanOrman of Chesterfield; and numerous nephews and nieces. Paul was a lifetime member of Skinquarter Baptist Church. He was a professional welder and mechanic. Paul enjoyed fishing, photography, attending yard sales and kayaking. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 1, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St., in Amelia. A church service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, at Skinquarter Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Skinquarter Baptist Church, Moseley, Va. Special thanks to the Palliative Treatment Center at Massey Cancer Center, MCV.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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I’m so sorry I just saw that Paul had passed away. The last time I saw Paul was over 5 years ago. He was helping out where my brother, Pat Drinkard, worked off Jeff Davis Highway. We all hung out together in our younger years and I think of the old gang often. When I saw Paul last he was having hard times but he was still as sweet as ever. My brother also passed away over two years ago from cancer. I know Pat, Paul and Danny Gravley (my husband who passed 17 years ago) are together with some...

Kathy

October 26, 2010 | Midlothian, VA

Uncle Paul,you are truely missed!!! You will never know how you impacted mine and the kids lives...I rejoyce in the fact that you are with the Lord,and the ones who loved you most!!!

Ginny VanOrman

October 11, 2010 | Chesterfield, VA

Paul, you will never know how you impacted mine and the kids lives! We love and miss you dearly....I rejoyce in the fact that you are with the ones who loved you most! XOX

Ginny VanOrman

October 11, 2010 | Chesterfield, VA

Paul you will be missed by your family, you are with Mom and Daddy, and our brothers and sisters

Buck Yates

October 06, 2010 | Chesterfield, VA

paul you will be miss bye everyone

dale stearnes

October 01, 2010 | Charlotte Ch, VA

paul u will be dearly miss may u rest in peace love tammy debbie and tommy and charlie

debbie corker

September 30, 2010 | Richmond, VA

I met Paul when my father married his sister, Priscilla. I was a 12 year old "never do anything" when I met this family. His sisters were very loving, curious girls who always made me feel so special when I visited and he was a wild haired country boy who met the definition to a tee. He drove his sisters back and forth to the store, friends and the river always in a fashion similar to the Dukes of Hazard. It was like riding with Richard Petty! He was young then and loving life. I lost touch...

Donna Benton

September 30, 2010 | Hopewell, VA

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