Yates, Roy Thomas (Turtle Man), 94 of Louisville, passed away on Friday August 21. He was born in Spencer County, Kentucky and he was an Army Veteran during World War II. He was a electric polisher for Winston Products for 13 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Flora Yates, two sons Aaron and Michael Yates, several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his son Steven Yates, one brother Fred Yates, one sister Audrey Malone, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Monday August 24th from 2 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Owen Funeral Home-Jeffersontown 9318 Taylorsville Rd Louisville, KY 40299. Funeral service will be Tuesday August 25th at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Middletown Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Online condolences can be made at www.owenfuneralhome.com.