Yates, James H., 90, passed away May 11, 2011 at Rockford Manor Nursing Home. He was a member of 1st Church of Nazarene, retired from BF Goodrich, and was an Army veteran of WWII.
James is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Stanley Boyd; brother, Bob Yates; and sister, Lois Camic.
Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth Vivian Yates; children, Jamesetta “Jamie” Boyd, Eddie Yates, and Dwight Yates (Brenda); grandchildren, Bryan and Blake Turner and Sherri and Aaron Yates; great grandchildren, Brandi, Kayla, Shelbie, and Kimberly; two great great grandchildren; three nieces; and one nephew.
Funeral service will be Saturday 11am at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West.
Visitation will be Friday 1-8 at the funeral home.
Online condolences to www.owenfuneralhome.com