Harvey Yates

Harvey Yates, 72, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was born July 20, 1947 in Clarksville, Arkansas to the late Lula and Charles Yates. Mr. Yates graduated in 1972 and started working for Schieffler & Yates Law Firm. He was a Municipal Judge for one year and Circuit Judge for 28 years. He was a past member of the Lions Club and Masonic Lodge. He was a past president of Desoto School Board, Oark Alumni Association and Twin City Athletic Association, a practicing attorney for the last nine years at Yates Law Firm in West Helena, Arkansas, and he had a Mediation and Arbitration business. He is survived by his wife of nine years, Stacy Yates; two sons, Charles Harvey Yates (Brandi) of Marianna, Arkansas and Jimmy Brett Yates of Lexa, Arkansas; two step sons, Ron White of Little Rock, Arkansas and Collin White (Hayley) of Forrest City, Arkansas; daughter, Misty Lea Dissinger (Josh) of Little Rock, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Adalyn Finley, Odin Dissinger, Conrad Dissinger, Charles Yates II, Bowen Yates, Tobi Yates and Bretlee Yates; brother, Jack Yates (Sue) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; sister, Barbara Yates Freeman (James) of Little Rock, Arkansas; a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Due to guidelines issued from the federal government and the Center for Disease Control it is recommended that gatherings should not exceed 10 people; therefore, at this time we will not be posting funeral dates and times in order to limit the risk of spreading COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of the Delta in Helena, Arkansas. Address- 8480 Phillips 300 Rd., Helena, Arkansas 72342. (870) 753-2119. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.