Obituary of Frank James Yates
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Frank James Yates, formerly of Shawsville, Va. went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2014, at the age of 87. He was born in Montgomery County on January 31, 1927, to the late Oscar and Berta Yates. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rebecca Yates; son, Steven Yates; brother, Carl Yates; sisters, Marie Yopp, Edna Womack, Tina Dickerson, Hazel Barnett, and Ruby Lemon; special nephew, Dale Lanier. Left to cherish his memory; daughter Teresa Smith (Harold) of Roanoke; Son Shawn Yates (Tanya) of Austin, Tx; Step-son Michael Willis (Ollie) of Supply, NC.; Step-daughter, Barbara Moran-Henry (Frank) of Roanoke; Eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; one sister Nellie Epperly of Pilot, Va. The family will receive friends at Simpson Funeral Home on Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 12-2 p.m., funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel will Charlie Yopp officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donors Services at P.O Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA. 01202. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. (540)366-0707.
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