He was born July 17, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to parents, Robert E. Yates, I & Marjorie L. Yates. He was a Louisville Native, Heating and Air Conditioning Technician and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He loved and enjoyed his family, friends and Nascar. He was an avid Louisville Cardinal fan.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Yates, I & Marjorie L. Yates, who passed just a few hours after Robert; one sister, Cheryl.
Left to cherish his memory is his son Joshua of Louisville, Kentucky; brothers, David of Newburgh, Indiana and John of Louisville, Kentucky; 4 grandchildren and one great – grandchild.
Per his wishes cremation was chosen.
Memorial Services will take place in conjunction with his mother, Marjories Funeral Service on Saturday, January 28, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the Evergreen Dignity Chapel of the Evergreen Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Hour of 12:00 p.m.
Inurnment will take place in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Kentucky at a later date.
The family wishes to thank the Louisville VA Medical Center for his excellent care.
