Robert Wayne Yeatts Sr.

Robert Wayne Yeatts Sr. obituary, Garland, TX

Robert Wayne Yeatts Sr.

Robert Yeatts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Williams Funeral Directors - Garland on Nov. 19, 2024.

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Robert Wayne Yeatts, Sr., 76, of Wylie, TX passed away on Friday, November 15th, after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. He was born on June 14th, 1948, to Wayne Walen Yeatts and Thelma Oleta Yeatts.
Bob was known for being a kind and compassionate man who loved his family and his church. He dedicated his life to the care of our nation's veterans, serving 40 years at the V.A. Medical center, first as a respiratory therapist and then later as the Chief of Respiratory Therapy. He was a beloved member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul Society.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Victoria (Vikki) Ann Yeatts, his four children, David Brian Yeatts and wife Anya, Jason Paul Yeatts and wife Ana, Bridget Maureen Yeatts, and Robert Wayne Yeatts, Jr., his sister Paula Kay Schmidt and husband Robert, his grandchildren Trinity Cypher Willis, Sara Victoria Yeatts, Gavin Levi Yeatts along with numerous relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at Williams Funeral Home in Garland, TX, on Thursday, November 21st, from 12 pm to 3 pm, with a rosary starting at 1 pm. His funeral Mass will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Friday, November 22nd at 11 am, followed by burial in Allen, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Robert Yeatts' memory. Envelopes will be available at both the funeral home and the church.
The family would also like to thank the many individuals who have given their support and condolences. Your outpouring of affection has been truly appreciated.
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Salvador Sabedra

January 12, 2025

Was my boss for 25 yrs.Hired me as a respiratory therapist

Lisa M Vaughn

November 26, 2024

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

Gwendolyn Calloway

November 20, 2024

Bob, was my boss for 25 years.

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