Obituaries

Kenneth James Yates

Kenneth James Yates was born Nov. 3, 1935 in Bradford, Ark., and died Jan. 13, 2011 in Poteau, Okla. He was a custodian. He is survived by one son, James Yates, of Poteau, Okla.; two grandchildren, Brendan and Caitlin Yates of Alva, Okla.; one brother, James Yates of McCrory, Ark.; one sister, Linda Sue Keel of Glendale, Ariz.; six nephews, Rickey Yates of Bradford, Ark., Buddy Yates of Roland, Okla., Kenny Yates of Egypt, Ark., Billy Yates of Conway, Ark., Douglas Yates of Fort Smith, Ark., and Steven Yates of East Berlin, Pa.; three nieces, Karen Wheeler of Pleasant Plains, Ark., Ruth Anne Yates of Cabot, Ark., and Mary Faye Yates of Augusta, Ark. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Yates; his father, Frank Newton Yates; and his mother, Eunice Yates Barnett; three brothers, Alford Yates, Otha Yates, and Franklin Yates; one nephew, Kevin Yates; and two nieces, Sylvie Jean Yates and Suzie Yates. Memorial service will be 10 Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements provided by Dillinger Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook online at www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

Published January 17, 2011

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