Obituary of Gary Wayne Yates
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Gary Wayne Yates, age 60, of Boone, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. Gary was born November 11, 1957 in Watauga County.
He is survived by his daughters, Lindsey Yates Tester and husband, Brian, and Emily Yates Greer and husband, Josh, and grandchildren, Avery, Eliza Madison, and Ellington Tester and Lucy Quinn Greer, all of Boone; father, Richard Yates of Boone and mother, Doris Triplett Yates of Boone; brother, David Yates of Florida and his daughter, Madalyn; his sister, Kim Yates Vallini and husband, Neil, and their son, Corbin, all of West Jefferson; one half brother, Tony Triplett and wife Karen of Fincastle, VA, and his close friend, Joedy Eller.
Gary will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jeff and Chris Yates.
A private memorial service is planned for family and friends.
Memorials may be made to the family to establish and educational fund for Garys grandchildren, whom he adored.
Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Yates family.