William R. Yates

William R. Yates obituary, La Vernia, TX

William R. Yates

William Yates Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 10, 2017.
William R. Yates, age 80, passed away January 10, 2017, in La Vernia, Texas. He was born March 15, 1936, in Mt. Hope, West Virginia to Earl Ray Yates and Grace Kathleen Hedrick. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia in 1954, Bill attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. He joined the Air Force and was stationed in Texas where he met Mary Ann whom he married prior to being sent to Paris, France. Upon serving four years, he returned to San Antonio where he was a mechanical contractor for Shafer Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, feeding deer and all other kinds of wildlife, but most of all he loved spending time with family (especially his grandchildren & great-grandkids). He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Yates, and his sister, Connie Yates. Bill is survived by his sons, Victor Yates and wife Sheri, Mark Yates and wife Christine, Patrick Yates and wife Michelle; brother, Richard Yates and wife Mary Alice; grandchildren, Jacob, Cody, Sean, Shauna, Caitlynne, Brittney and Brooke; and great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Mackynzie and Caiden. MEMORIAL SERVICE SUNDAY JANUARY 15, 2017 11:30 A.M. PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH REFLECTION ROOM In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to La Vernia United Methodist Church, 210 Bluebonnet Road, La Vernia, TX 78121.

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January 15, 2017

Carol Hamlett posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2017

Hayley Fassnidge posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2017

Ed Yates posted to the memorial.

Richard Yates

January 13, 2017

Taken in 1979 in Beckley WV at Parents' home . Bill, Dad and Richard

Richard (Dick) Yates

January 13, 2017

Dear Brother , Rest in peace with Mary Ann, Dad and Mom and your sister Connie Lee Pullin.
Until we meet again, Dick and Mary Alice Yates

Ann and Chris Weborg

January 13, 2017

To all of the Yates Family-we are saddened to hear about your dad's passing and know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a sweet and loving man and we wish you peace.

Carol Hamlett

January 15, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Yates was such a sweet man. I always saw him in the front yard feeding the deer and ducks. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hayley Fassnidge

January 14, 2017

Pray you rest in peace- prayers for comfort to the whole family-

Ed Yates

January 14, 2017

Rest in peace Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

David Garcia

January 14, 2017

Victor,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.My condolences to the family.

Agnes (Reeder) Keatlely

January 14, 2017

I graduated from WWHS with Bill, he was a dear, sweet young man and I am sure he was a dear, sweet older person as well. It reads as though he had a good and full life. My sincere sympathy to his family at his passing. Agnes (Reeder) Keatley - Beckley, WV

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