Thomas E. Yates 74 of Louisville passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 10, 2012. He was born in Vine Grove, Ky, he was born on January 13, 1938 to Agnes and Thomas Yates. He was a retired President of Stauble Machine & Tool Co., where he worked for 30 years. He was an avid golfer and a very grateful and active member of AA for 32 years. He was a member of the Air National Guard until he received a medical discharge. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marel “Sunny” Yates, five children, Thomas G., David W. Sr. (Becky), Denise Y. Harris (Doug), Renee Y. Muench (Bob) and Joseph E. (Jeannie). Eight grandchildren David W. Yates Jr. (Brittany), Emily Y. Hunt (Corey), Loren Yates, Joshua Harris, Thomas J. Yates, Andrew Avis, Rebecca Muench and Danielle Harris. One great-grandchild Baby Hunt, due in April. His funeral mass will be Friday 10am at his church: Mary Queen of Peace (St. Helen Campus) 4005 Dixie Hwy with burial at St. Andrew Cemetery. Visitation will be 5pm to 8pm Wednesday and 2pm to 8pm Thursday at Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Hwy.
Tom’s family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to Hosparus , or to the donors favorite charity.