Coach Walter Yates

Coach Yates is loved by many and will surely be missed. My prayers go out to the family.
May God be with you through this difficult time.

Our Condolences to the family. May God continue to Bless and Keep you and the entire family ❤

Dad,
This is my very first time looking at all the kind words from the many people that left expressions on this page! Man I'm still missing you like crazy and not a single day that goes by that you have not been in my thoughts. Sometimes I laugh, sometimes I shed a tear, but your life lessons will NEVER be forgotten. Although I am broken by your absence, I am doing my best to move on, honor your legacy and make you proud! I Love you Pop, and I miss you. Continue to Rest in Power. Until we meet again.

My condolences to the family! He was a great coach and mentor. Fly high Mr. Yates God is waiting with open arms.

My condolences to the Yates family may God receive him with open arms.
Eddie Carranco President
JEFFERSON Davis Hispanic Alumni Association. Class 72'

We, the alumni of Jefferson Davis High
School, are so sorry for your loss. Our
prayers are for you and your family during
your time of sorrow. May God blanket you
with a comfort and peace that can only come
from Him. Your loved one, Mr Walter Yates, Sr
will be honored on our Panther Pause Jeff Davis
HS Teachers and Staff page on Facebook. It is
our way to remember and honor those who have
walked the halls before us, with us and after us.
And to honor, thank and remember those teachers
and staff who helped us on a daily basis with their
teaching skills, love and friendship as they molded
our lives and helped prepare us for the future
that was ahead of us. Mr Yates will be remembered
for the lives he touched during his many years of
coaching at various high schools and college with
an outstanding career of 997-326 record during his
coaching career. Our sympathies and love to
Mr Yates family.
Linda Lacy Vestal
Jeff Davis High School
Class of '64

As the days roll by and I struggle to get to my "new normal", I am reminded of the many lessons that my dad taught me and the words of wisdom that sustain me to this day. I miss my daddy so much but I know that he lived out his purpose here and he is resting in Jesus! Until we meet again, I will always strive to live a life that will honor my earthly father as well as my heavenly father. I thank God for a magnificent daddy and a blessed life.....Good night daddy, I will see you in the morning......

He was a great brother to his late brother Samuel Yates who was my late husband

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Our sincere condolences to the Yates family.
May you continue to be comforted by God's love and the love of family and friends.

Coach I will always remember our times competing against each other. Our time began when I was in high school and you were at Jeff Davis. I always admired your professionalism the way you led by example and the wisdom you so freely gave. May God continue to bless your family during there time of sorrow.

Bob and Frank and I was friend and he will be miss.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

At this difficult time allow memories of your love one to warm your heart, lean on the support of family and friends, and know that you are cared about very much.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. From his classmates of The Wheatley/Kashmere Class of 1960 Reunion Committee. Our prayers go with you and your family on this day and the days to come. God can and God WILL.. supply all your needs..

Mary, my sincere condolences to you and your family. You all are in my prayers.

Walter, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of your family and friends.

So grateful for the legacy of love and service given by this great man of God. Our sincere condolences to his lovely wife, family and all whose lives were touched by Coach Walter Yates.

He will be missed

Coach Yates was the best Coach I had to learn from,he was even better than my College Coach.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To the entire Yates family, those who have given of themselves to others will live forever in every single heart they have touched. May you also find peace in warm memories of the times past and comfort in the good wishes of he who loved and cared for you. May God continue to be a comforter for each of you. Clarence and Bettie Clark

To Sister Yates: Were Sharing in your sadness as you remember your Husband. Were Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Clarence and Bettie Clark

Everlina Jones a graduate in 1977 from Jefferson Davis. Rip Coach!! Condolences to the family!

To My PawPaw. God couldnt have given me a better grandfather. Thank you for always looking out for me and letting me know I was always loved.

In life we loved you dearly , in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a special place no one could ever fill. I'll miss you so much Paw Paw
Love Brandi

I will always remember that special smile, that caring heart and that warm embrace that you gave us. I watched you love and take care of Granny and treat like the Queen that she is in good and bad times. I take comfort in knowing that no matter what, you will always be with me. Most people misunderstand me but I could always talk to you about anything and you would encourage me. I will never forget the lessons that you taught me and I will always keep you in my heart. You were my best friend and my heart is broken. I will always love you Paw Paw. I can find comfort in knowing that you are no longer suffering and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. This is the hardest thing that I have ever had to do but you taught me to stand strong. Rest in Jesus my guardian angel....Until we meet at Jesus' feet, I will love you with my whole heart. Love P-nut

Papa or Ole Coach,

I can go back to ages of 3 to 30 where I stand today with gratitude for the love u shared with me over the years while encouraging me to pass the love on to so many others. I'm also thankful for the many blessings & lessons, in particular, "the only time I can remember u actually getting ahold of the softest part of my body...it was one of those annual weeks in the summer when Pnut & myself would spend with u & Granny in Houston & we have our entire week planned out from TC Jester Pool on Monday, Movie Theater on Tuesday, Horseback riding at Uncle Harold on Wednesday, Hooping ALL day on Thursday & night school at Sam Houston High School in the evenings, to the famous SPLASHTOWN on Friday- well, this particular year I couldn't have been no older than about 5 or 6 years old resembling that knucklehead great Grandson of yours sitting over there, it was time to go, we had played, slid down the slides, rode the rides on our tubes, snorkeled in the pools, the whole 9 yards, & was in the wave pool working us up a good ole nap, unknowingly. What I also didn't know I was working up was a spanking I'll NEVER forget LOL, we were headed out of the shallow end of the pool to the lounging area & I heard that siren, at the time as a squirt that could only survive in water to my chest, I jolted back in that pool & thought I was headed to the deep end, little that I knew, I almost thought I was taking an earlier than expected appearance to meet Our Creator the way u snatched me from them waters & wore me out in front of everybody & anybody that knew u knew u meant business but u had a way of being gentle & doing it without embarrassing a kid. Therefore, this incident was one u believed I needed to really pay attention too...u shared with me while crocodile tears flowed down my cheeks, Grandson, I LOVE U, I want u to know that in your life u have 2 choices, u can chose to do the right things & prayerfully u will live to be old & ugly like your papa or u can make the wrong choices & your days will be cut short, u don't want your days to be cut short now do u, I responded with the 5 year old sobbing No sir so he wouldn't put nothing else on me LOL, & he responded good answer Grandson because if u would've gave me any other answer, I was gone jump right back on ya LOL." I didn't fully get it then besides when it's time to go, it's time to go but I think I finally got the values u were instilling in Pnut & myself at that time. If u go about this life the Godly way & keep God 1st in everything you do while making the right choices, your days on Earth will be remembered by your great work & your love you shared will be everlasting love to bring joy to many before & after our time here in Earth.

Rest Up Ole Coach,

All love from favorite grandchild LOL

Imma put that secret press you learned me into action here soon as well, keep watching over me .

GALATIANS 6:10

Coach Walter Yates, Sr. established an enduring legacy of service and dedication as he coached his scholar/athletes on the basketball court and in their lives. He stood as a solid father figure for so many of these young men and knew the importance of teaching them timely life lessons. As he makes his Heavenly Transition to Everlasting Glory, we offer sincere condolences to his family. Rest in Heaven, Coach.

I want to express my deepest sympathies to the Yates family. Rest in peace, Coach Yates. I remember those great Jeff Davis basketball teams he coached with Maurice Presley at center from 1968 - 1971.

There are no words to express the sadness that this lost has created. I want to remember how he truly was, happy with countless kind words. You will be missed! RIP uncle Walt.

Sincere Condolences go out to the Yates Family. Coach Yates mentored so many young men from Jefferson Davis High school. A strong influence and great example of a strong and confident black man. We looked up to him. Class of '73

What kind of coach was coach really, basketball or life? How about both. I did not actually have the ball skills to play on the team at Jefferson Davis, however coach invited me to sit on his bench of life which showed me how to serve without donning a uniform. He entrusted the responsibility of the teams main fundraising efforts to a 15 year old and role as the teams statistician(bookman). His quote at a family gathering regarding money sticks with me today, some folk who have received a loan from me can thank coach Yates.

Because he trusted and saw my life's potential beyond the wall's of Jefferson Davis, his impact on my life is immeasurable. the successes that I have in my career and life, can be traced back to two rooms where coach Yates ran his practices. The popcorn room and gymnasium at Jefferson Davis High School.

As I conclude tears stream I as type the ending of this message as I think about how life comes full circle. That circle is family, coach was mine. To my amazing, strong willed, dedicated and determined, first cousin Mary Louise, you are the storybook wife. You persevered and may the Lord continue to give you strength.

Prayers and Condolences go out to the family Hold on to God's unchangimg hand

To the entire Yates Family,
Coach Yates was a mentor and father figure to a lot of students at Jefferson Davis H.S. and not just to his players. He coached 2 of my uncles and 2 cousins-The Pointer boys in the early 70's to '80. He will be missed but not forgotten. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you strength and comfort in the days to come. JD c/o 84

You all have my prayers and condolences. Jesus will comfort you all during this rough time!!!

May God bless his soul,you and your family!✝

Such a great and loving Great grandfather!

Condolences to you and your family

My dad valued family time and he never forgot his players!!

Prayers for Mrs. Yates and the family on your loss.
Lillie Neblett Jefferson (former coworker)

To the family of Coach Yates you have my deepest sympathies. Coach Yates was my P.E. teacher @ Jefferson Davis from '82 to '85.

Life brings us many hard challenges, but it's the happy memories that help to pull us through. Thinking of you with love, support and sympathy.

Coach Yates was my brother's coach at Davis HighSchool. My brother passed away years ago and Coach Yates never forgot our family. He was always a friendly and kind person to me and my family. He was well respected and truly a role model. He will be missed.

Sending My Deepest Sympathy to The Yates Family

May The Lord Be With Your Family -My Deepest Sympathy &Condolences To The Family

Remembering a fine coach mentor to the students of HISD.

Never met a family that just welcomed me in as much as this family here. I'm really going to miss you Paw Paw. Praying for strength and understanding in remembering that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Sheesh I'm going to miss you!!!!!!!!!

Coach Walter Yates was an amazing person. He kept me on the right path as a young lady. I just want to say thank you for everything and you will be truly missed.
Carolyn Rideaux class of 1978

May God bless and keep his family. Praying for all.

My condolences to the Yates family.

My sincerest condolences, sympathy, prayers and love are with you at this time of transition. You are not alone spiritually. I am not there physically, but I am bowing before God on your behalf praying for strength, inner-peace, inner-joy, and the power to look ahead knowing that God is still able to do what he said he would do. ❤

To the family of Coach Yates. You have our Deepest Sympathy and we are in Prayer for your Strength at this time of Sorrow.

The Clyde H. Briggs Family

"Do all you can why you can, and can all you can't!" "You can make something of yourself" --Walter Yates, Sr. Those are the words that remained vigorously in my thoughts as I moved from a boy to a man. It has been vital to my success as a professional educator. It was shared some years ago, however, the sentiments remain at the root of my everyday activities. You have been a great beacon light for me. That light has led me in the right direction. That light will continue to burn as I hold on to those moments that we shared, particularly, in one on one conversations. Your wisdom has been planted in my soul. I love you, Pops!

Job well done !!!

Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Walter. I can hear him now calling me Connye Boo and talking about him holding the two of us when you all lived in Scenic Woods. He was a wonderful man that touched a lot of lives. He will truly be missed.

Praying for the Yates family and friends.

Lisa, I am praying that God gives you and the family peace and comfort.

May God bless our family during this very difficult time. Lots of love & prayers!!

My sincere condolences to the entire Yates family, I pray that God will continue to give you all comfort and strength to help you through your great loss.

Rest Easy Coach.
Job Well Done..

To The Boutte Family,
Praying for each of You during this time of Bereavement for your Loved one. Be reminded even at this hour our Lord God is with. Praying for God's comfort and continued Love today and more.

A wonderful man and a good friend

In loving memory of a wonderful man. Love you Walter. C/O92

My parents have been together since 10th grade at Wheatley High School!!

I loved my Uncle Walter and I have a lot of good memories as a child growing up in the same house hold with him. I will miss you!

My deepest sympathies to the bereaved family at this most difficult time. May you be comforted by looking forward to Jesus' promise of seeing your dear loved one again. John 6:40.

Praying for strength for the Yates family !!

Thank you for being hard on me as a young man and molding me into a great basketball player and later in life a great man and human being! I will always remember you as a father figure and be inspired by your wisdom. Rest well coach and may your family be strong in these trying times.

Rest in Heaven Coach Yates
Your family has my condolences.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My sincere condolences to you all.

Lifting the family in prayer.

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Yates family. He will be missed. Praying for the family. YSBC

Im praying for your family be strong in the Lord

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. The Arceneaux Family

A Great Coach, A Great Gentleman, A Great Family Man, A Great Man of God, will be Greatly Miss.
R.I.P. Family!

The best coach I ever had, he was a father figure to me. Instilling all the things to make me a better person and ball player.

Best coach and friend at Kashmere High kept me out of a lot of trouble 1996-2000

Praying for the Family.

R.I.H.P. Coach Yates!

You was a great teacher & a awesome Coach! Im glad I had the honor 2 be apart of your teaching & knowing you. My prayers are with the Yates family... #kashmerehigh #eco&gov #ripcoach

In memorize of the Yates family in Kelly Courts days ,your family have my deepest condolences.

RIP, COACH YATES!!! I WILL BE, PRAYING FOR, FAMILY THAT, GOD PUT HIS LOVING ARMS ALL AROUND THEM.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
May he RIP. From your old next neighbor. The Ford Family.

Prayers goes out to the family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Praying for this family during this time of bereavement. God is able to comfort you all.

R.I.P uncle we love you.

I am praying for you and your family my friend. May God bless you with that Peace that Passes all Understanding ! In Jesus name,Amen!

Father, You can count the stars and call them all by name. Your power is absolute. Your understanding is beyond comprehension. You support the humble and bring the wicked down into the dust. You comfort those who mourn. We declare that those grieving the death of a loved one; mourning will turn into dancing. We confess that You are their rock, fortress, and Savior in whom they will find protection. You are their shield, and the strength of their salvation. Father, You are their stronghold. As the Yates family call on You, You have promised to answer. We believe that You will be with them during this period of bereavement, rescue them from grief, honor them, and give them Your salvation.

So sad to hear of his passing- he was my favorite! R.I.P.

Coach Yates you will be greatly missed

My deepest condolences to David and Sammy Yates and family, may God receive him with open arms and may he rest in peace.

Sending prayers and uplifting vibes.