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Christopher Yates Obituary

Deacon Christopher Yates "Chris" passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Internal Security Services, Somebody Closet Clothing Ministry, Marriage Ministry, Men's Ministry. He was a former employee of Altom Transport, Mark International Security, School City of East Chicago, Wise Choice Limousine Service and Eclipse Limo Service. He is preceded in death by Mother Maude Yates, Father Ernest Yates, Jr., and brother Eddie Madison. He leaves to cherish his precious memories loving and devoted wife Adrian Yates, brother Ernest (Sherry) Yates III; father-in-law Abraham Mosley; sisters-in-law Shirley Madison, Debora Yates, and Belinda Mosley; brother-in-law Abraham "Boone" Mosley, Jr.; nieces Tawana Madison, Tahnee Fair; nephew Ernest (Tanesha) Yates, IV and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, August 30, 2021 from 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11:00a.m. All services at the Trinity United Church of Christ. Rev Dr. John E. Jackson, Sr. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2021.

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Kim RN from Northwestern

August 31, 2021

My condolences to you Mrs. Yates & to the family. It was my pleasure to take care of Chris and to get to know both of you. My heart goes out to you and I wish I was his nurse that day or if I could have made his service yesterday. God bless yall and you guys will be in my prayers.

Almetter Crawford

August 30, 2021

Adrian,I´m so sorry for your loss.Your entire family will be in my prayers.

regina duncan

August 30, 2021

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Yates. Let God's peace comfort and guide you. Rest well Primerica teammate.

Carol Dunn

August 29, 2021

My Sincere Condolences Adrian on the passing of your Husband Chris. May he rest in Heavenly Peace with the Lord. *May God Comfort You & Your Family Now & Always*

Karen Harris

August 29, 2021

My Prayers To Adrian & The Yates family

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always.
Family you are in my prayers,
Karen "Honeybee" Harris

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