Tommy Arthur Yates

Tom is missed so very, very much. What a wonderful man in every way. I am blessed to have known him and enjoyed working with him. Joy and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Heaven rejoices as a wonderful christian has gone home. We will miss his humble heart and gracious demeanor when we visit Euclid Avenue Baptist on our trips home. Tom always made us feel welcomed and included.
Thank you all for sharing him with us and God bless and comfort you in your time of grief.

I was very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a fine Christian gentleman and will be missed. My thoughts are with the family and also with Tom's many friends.

I am so sorry for your loss.I went to school with Tommy,after graduation I didn't see him again until we held our little mini reunion in Bristol at the church.I was fortunate enough to spend a few minutes talking with Tommy,he was a kind and wonderful person.To his family I would like to say I am so sorry.May he rest in peace with our heavenly father.

Tom was such a genuinely good person. I am so blessed to have gotten the chance to know him. I met with him in his office one day and he told me I had to take up for myself becuase if I didnt, no one else would. I took those words to heart and I will carry them with me for the rest of my life. Thank you Tom for impacting my life in such a short time. He always made it a point at work to tell me I was doing a great job and making a difference. I will miss having Tom around at work and seeing his smiling face. But Heaven sure gained a good soul.

JOY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR HUSBAND'S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

LAURIE MARTIN

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Tommy Yates. If our Sheriff's Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office

Tom was a wonderful Christian man who cared about others. He visited my Dad when he was hospitalized earlier this year and also visited by brother-in-law in the hospital during his extended stay. Euclid Ave. Baptist Church will miss Tom's personal ministry.

I had known Tom all his life and he will be sorely missed. He was such a kind, compassionate person and always ready to do anything he could to help others. He has truly been a blessing to me and my family. He spoke at our 50th Anniversary and he said, "I was there when this started and here with them 50 years later". He was a special person and Heaven has gained this week. To the family, "He fought a good fight, kept the faith and now has gone on to his reward". We'll see him again!!!
Joyce & Jim Statzer, Meadowview, VA

Tom was a very close and dear friend to me for many years at Glaxco-Smithkline. I cherished our friendship and will always remember him as one of the sweetest people I have ever known. What a pleasure it was to call him a true friend. May all your wonderful memories get you thru this difficult time . My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Tom we will miss you.

In the short time that I have known Tom, he sure was a likeable fellow. Truly cared about others and wanted to do the right thing. We will surely miss you! May the Lord comfort your family, today and always.

I didn't know Tom very long but, for the short time that.I did I knew he was a very kind and sweet person. He genuinely cared for others. I pray the Lord will comfort and keep you in his arms during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Tom Yates. You will be missed by many.

The world has lost a great person, and I have lost a very close lifelong friend whose friendship I always cherished. May God bless his family, and he surely will be missed. Larry Ashby, Grundy, Va.

Joy, Dean and Family,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Jimmy and Lois Viers