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Thomas Yates Obituary
Yates, JR. of La Porte, Texas passed away. He was born on October 7th, 1953 to Thomas Lee Yates, Sr. and June. He is survived by his wife Elisa Yates, children Leslie Riggle and husband Michael, Clint Yates, Jeff Yates, Casey Yates, mother June Yates, siblings Nancy Yates, Kathy Rape, H.J. Yates, Dalton Yates, Dixie Weisbrod, Melanie Bass, grandchildren Ty, Jared, Preslie, Parker, Barrett, Trace, Trent, and Coy. Bud was a member of the La Porte Masonic Lodge #857 AF & AM for eight years and a retiree from DuPont. Visitation will be on Wednesday February 19th, 2014 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and services will be held on Thursday February 20th, 2014 10:00am at Paul U. Lee Funeral Home.
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for Thomas Yates
Jessie Thompson-Simmons
February 14, 2020
Forever close to our hearts.
Brenda Braddon
February 24, 2014
So very Sorry for the Yates Family May God Be with Each & everyone one of you on your time of need ??
L.G. Rhoden
February 22, 2014
I will forever remember a good man, my friend of 30 years and the man they called Thomas"Bud" Yates. I will see you again my friend....Love ya Bud.
Cheryl Cagle
February 21, 2014
Bud I thank God for putting you in my life as a true and dear friend. I will never forget the good times with you and most of all I will never forget your awesome smile and your love for all your friends, you will be missed so very much
Your friend Cheryl
The Wilson's
February 21, 2014
Thought & prayers for the Yates families. May your families find peace, with each new day.
February 21, 2014
Gabe Rolf
Dawn Barnard Edwards
February 21, 2014
Rest In Peace
Mary & James Bryer
February 21, 2014
To the Yates Family, You have my deepest condolences. I know he was a good man to all of you and he will be greatly missed. He's in a better place now.
Rick and Ruriko Weisbrod
February 20, 2014
We are very sorry for all the family and friends. You are all in our prayers.
Bonnie Keane-Davis
February 20, 2014
My husband and I are both graduates of La Porte High School and classmates of Mr. Yates children. We were so sorry to hear of this tragedy and our deepest sympathies are with you at this time. God Bless you all.
Jessie D. Thompson-Simmons
February 20, 2014
In time God will give you strength--farewell dear classmate
Robert Heath
February 20, 2014
We are so sorry to here about Thomas he was a classmate of our in Pittsburg,Texas. The Class of 1972 want you to know that we are praying that God give you comfort and strength doing this difficult time. Class President
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