Ronald P. Yates
Saltillo – Ronald P. Yates 72, passed away at his home in Ripley, TN after a longtime illness on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Ronald was a graduate of Saltillo High School, Embrey Riddle Aircraft Service and he was a long haul truck driver for over 15 years. He enjoyed working on tractors, cars and airplanes. Ronald loved camping, traveling, and he was a “everything” man. He was a thirteen year veteran of the United States Army and had served two tours in Vietnam.
Memorial services will be held at Waters Funeral Home on Saturday. March 18, 2023 @ 3:00 P. M. Burial will be in Pine Grove Church of Christ Cemetery in Fulton.
He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Betty Mills Yates of Ripley, TN; mother, Dorothy Stanford Yates of Saltillo; daughters, Bonita Flores of Blue Springs and Annelida Lackey (Bo) of Ripley, TN; son, Keith Yates of Ripley, TN; sister, Deborah Oaks of Saltillo; brother, Timothy Yates of Saltillo; grandchildren, Christopher Clements (Taylor) of Atlanta, GA, Ronald Clements of Blue Springs, Nicholas Clements (Stephanie) of Memphis, TN, Regina Porter (Brian) of Myrtle, MS; Samantha Newman (Victor) of Atoka, TN; Gwendolyn Drew Lackey of Huntsville, AL; (9) great-grandchildren; host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Yates.
Visitation will be at Waters Funeral Home on Saturday from 2:00 – 3:00 P. M.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family @www.watersfuneralservice.com
