Thomas Yates Obituary
He was born November 28, 1967 in Rosebud, TX to John Richard Yates Sr and Mary Ann Parcus Yates. Thomas resided in Temple, TX where he spent 30 years holding a CDL license. On his spare time he enjoyed outdoors and helping others, especially when it came to his pride and joy "Ruby" whom he fixed with his son TJ. His dog T-Bone, was his best friend but most of all, he loved his family, kids and grandchildren above all.. He was preceded in death by his father, John Richard Yates, Sr.
Thomas is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Yates, brother John Richard Jr., sons, Thomas Yates-Olivarri, Anthony Yates, Josh Yates, his stepchildren, Delores Cazares, Angela Barron, Kimberly Deleon, grandchildren and numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Georgia Young
February 3, 2026
So sorry to hear about Thomas I know his mom we worked together for years I met him when I lived nextdoor to his mom . prayers for the family.
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