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George Yates Obituary
December 11, 1958 - December 6, 2024
Macon, Georgia - Funeral Services for George Yates, Sr. will be held 11 AM Thursday, December 12, 2024 in the Chapel of Jones Brothers Mortuary, 3035 Millerfield Rd. Macon. Interment Services will follow at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr.Yates, 65, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024.
Survivors include his children, Rasheena Gardner and George Yates, Jr.; two sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.
Public Viewing will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 1 PM until 2 PM ONLY.
Jones Brothers Mortuary has charge of arrangements.
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Evelyn man of Forsyth Georgia
May 27, 2025
Evelyn Mann and her four sons want to send their condolences to the family of Macon Georgia. We have known George for more than 30 years and he was an outstanding man to her and her four boys.
Babby Bonds
December 17, 2024
This is so sad to hear. Rest on George ...
Johnny Chaney
December 12, 2024
My condolences to the Family.
willis waters
December 12, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Harriet Brown UBC
December 11, 2024
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.0104S
Mrs. Brown
Richard Woodford & Family
December 11, 2024
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
My condolences to the family.
Elaine finney
December 10, 2024
George was a wonderful young man have known since the sixth lrving dr.neighbors rest well the whitby and finney family
Mr.Michael B.Preston Sr.
December 9, 2024
George was a very good friend of mine.I knew him my whole life.I send my condolences to his children and close family members.He will be truly missed.May the Lord send comfort and peace to George and his family.God bless Mr.Michael B.Preston Sr.
Macon Rehab and Healthcare Center
December 9, 2024
To the family of Mr George Yates
On behalf of the staff at Macon Rehab and Healthcare Center we would like to extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you all at this time. We would also like to thank the family for entrusting us to care for your loved one. Weeping may endure for the night but joy cometh in the morning. We pray for peace that surpasses all understanding
May God continue to be with you all during the days ahead
Michele Solomon Austin
December 8, 2024
to the family & friends- the Solomon family of Flewellyn Ct. send their prayers & condolences for the loss of your love one. As time goes on, God will continue to comfort you & keep you.
Lajuana Harris
December 8, 2024
I remember good times with George and Darryl Goodrum. He always had smile....good man
May the Lord continue to bless you and your family during this most difficult time
Sharon Lowery
December 7, 2024
Our sincere condolences to George's family. He was a school mate at Northeast High School. He always greeted everyone with a smile.
RIP classmate NE c/o 77
Sharon and Michael Lowery
Lydia and Otis Ragins
December 7, 2024
To the children and family of George we offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers for you all during this time, we attended NE with him and will always remember his smiles, may the Lord comfort you with strength during this time we pray.
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