Yates, Joseph “Kenny” 71 of Lebanon
passed away Saturday January 17, 2009 at his home.
He was born in Louisville. He retired from Fern Valley Ford Motor plant after 37 years, the last 6 years as the UAW Building Chairman. He was an Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. A member of the Masonic Lodge # 896, the Kosair Shrine, and St. Augustine Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Yates, and a brother Earl T. Yates.
He is survived by his wife the former Jo Ann Rowe, children Ed Yates (Chris) and Kim Clifford (Kevin). Brothers Charles Edwin Yates (Audrey) and James Bernard Yates (Wanda). Sisters LaVerne Parrish and JoAnn Wilson. Grandchildren Michael, Shelby, Olivia, Katie, Jack, and Sidney. He is also survived by several Cousins, Nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be 12 noon Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church 235 S Spalding Ave. Lebanon, KY.
Burial will be in Lebanon National Cemetery Lebanon, KY.
Visitation will be from 2-8 pm Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home-Jeffersontown 9318 Taylorsville Rd.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus or the Kosair Shrine.
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