David Yates 54 of Pikeville, KY passed away Sunday September 17, 2017 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born June 3, 1963 in Pikeville, KY to the late Edgar & Vada “Maynard” Yates.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by six brothers, Tracy Yates, Thomas Yates, Albert Yates, Fonzo Gilliam, Terry Clevinger & Versel Yates.
David is survived by his loving wife Lisa “Grainger” Yates of Brushy, one son George “Sasha’Yates of Kimper, two daughters, Vada “Matt”Yates of Elkhorn City, Sanya Yates of Brushy, grandchildren, Dakota Yates, Sawyer Morton, Wesley Jones, Jackson Jones, Noah Jones; two brothers Doug Yates of Fedscreek, & George Yates of Clintwood, VA.
David will be sadly missed by all his loved ones. He was treasured by his family.
The family will accept friends at the Apple Orchard Regular Baptist Church Tuesday 6PM September 19 & Wednesday & September 20, 2017, nightly services beginning at 7PM. Funeral services will be Thursday September 21, 2017 at 1PM with Gary Young & Dewayne Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Swims Family Cemetery at Varney, KY.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers make donations to the Thacker Memorial Funeral Home.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Thacker Memorial Funeral Home of Pikeville, KY.

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