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George YATES Obituary

YATES, George Lewis Age 73 of Nashville. He was born November 7, 1937 in Louisville, KY to the parents of the late Beatrice Bridges and James W. Yates (deceased). George was called to his Heavenly Home on Friday, December 31, 2010. George was world known for his gift in music. He was one of the original members of "The Imperials" from the 50's & 60's. Locally, he was known as the lead guitar player for "The Endeavors". His musical gift will be missed. He leaves to celebrate his life three daughters, Rhonda Smith, Angela Yates & Stephanie Meyer; three sons, Ronnie Yates, Tony Thompson & Troy Johnson; two brothers, Cornelius & Perry; a host of grand, great-grandchildren, many other relatives, friends and colleagues. Viewing will be Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 12-6 p.m., at Terrell Broady Funeral Home, 3855 Clarksville Pike. Visitation with family will be Friday, January 7, 2011 from 12-1 p.m., with funeral to follow at The Temple Church, 3810 Kings Ln., Pastor Darryl Drumwright, officiating. TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, INC., (615) 244-4755.

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Published by The Tennessean on Jan. 5, 2011.

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Pat Adams

January 8, 2011

Sad to hear about George. I worked with him for years at Service Merchandise in the 80's. He later worked at Windlands where my grandmother lived in the 90's. I last saw him signing autographs at the Country Music Hall Of Fame during the 2005 Night Train To Nashville II CD release show. I have pictures from that day including George on my TennesseeConcerts website.
Link: www.tennesseeconcerts.com/nighttrain2

Kimberly Dean

January 7, 2011

To family of George Yates and My Brothers, Tony and Ronnie,
May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you through this time of sorrow.
We Love you, Kim and Warren & Family

Tiaka Smith

January 6, 2011

To My Family and Our Friends, we MUST celebrate the life that was lived not the life that was lost.Granddaddy played many different roles in all of our lives but in the end he is and will be always be a part of us. To be absent from the body is to be Present with the Lord,may he rest in peace and his legacy live on!! *LOVE YOU GRANDDADDY & FAMILY*

Shirley Ford

January 6, 2011

TO: Family of George Yates
Father & Grandfather of
Ronnie Yates,Sr.
Angela Yates
Ronnie Yates,Jr.,Ryan Yates and Brianna'Yates
We are praying for you and our most sincere sympathy is extended to you from Health Care Ministry of
The Temple Church. "Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning". "WE CARE and WE ARE HERE TO SERVE". May GOD comfort you as you keep the faith because HE has all power in HIS Hands.
Just to let you know thoughts of you are in our prayers will make the days brighter.
"AGAPE",
Health Care & H.O.P.E. Wellness Center Ministry of The TEMPLE CHurch

Tim & Maria Gaines

January 6, 2011

To Ronnie and the entire Yates family, our prayers are with you. We thank God for the time He allowed you to have your dad. May God be with you.

We Love you

William & Alwanda Carothers

January 6, 2011

It was an honor to perform and be a friend of George Yates. We will miss him dearly! Our prayers are with his family for strength during this time of loss. God be with you all!

I will miss you

Ronnie Yates Sr.

January 6, 2011

He Blessed me with the gift of music. Thanks dad

Ronnie Yates Sr.

January 6, 2011

Dad joined church in 2002 after he heard me preach. He gave his heart to God. For that, I will see him again. RIP

Ronnie Yates Sr.

January 6, 2011

Lula Auston

January 5, 2011

To the Yates family sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.

Shirley Ford

January 5, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Betty Clendenning Preston

January 5, 2011

To the family of George Yates, Keep the faith, God bless all of you and keep you in His care forever.

Debra Clay

January 5, 2011

To the family of George Yates and Tony Thompson , you will continue to be in our prayers.

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Clay and Family

Gidget

January 5, 2011

To the family of George Lewis Yates:
May the love and support of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time, and may the love of Almighty God sustain you always.

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