He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Frances Bannerman Yates, of Tallahassee Florida and siblings Tanya M. Pearson and Lewis E. Yates of Plant City Florida. Bill is survived by his sons: James (Cheri) of Tallahassee, Brian (Kate) of Albany, NY; and grandchildren: Kyle, Amber and Riley. He has three surviving brothers Jerry E. Yates, Paul A. Yates and Clayton E. Yates of Plant City, Florida.
Bill was born on April 1st, 1943 in Plant City, Florida, to parents Edward B. Yates and Ella Mae (Worley) Yates. He graduated from Plant City High School in 1962 and completed college at Florida State University in 1973 with a degree in Criminology. In 1962 Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.
Bill was a great family man and a loving father. He married Frances (Bannerman) Yates in 1968 and the couple had two children together James and Brian.
Bill enjoyed working with his hands on projects such as wood working, tending to his home, yard and garden and mechanical repairs. His family and friends will always remember him as a devoted family man and giving person.
A memorial service will be held 12pm, Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
