A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Lewis Memorial UMC with Rev. Eddie Bradford and Rev. Sonny Sellers officiating.
Jeffrey graduated from Greenbrier High School in 2010, where he was a member of the Wolfpack wrestling team and participated in ROTC. He attended Augusta State University and worked at Hollister. Jeffrey planned on joining the United States Navy. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his parents, Sidney and Gina Yates of Grovetown, GA, sister, Jessica Yates of Grovetown, GA, paternal grandmother, Martha Yates of Salisbury, MD, maternal grandmother, Buhay Ataiza of the Philippines, great grandfather, Harry Fisher of Salisbury, MD, and several extended family members.
The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the funeral home.