David Morris Yates, 74, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1947 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Gladys Gorsick Yates.
David was retired from Bruss North America in Russell Springs, a Veteran of the US Air Force, and a member of Royville Friendship Church.
Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Rita Ernspiker, Marie Paul and Anita Dobson and by a granddaughter, Kinley Browning.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Linda Yates of Russell Springs, KY
1 daughter: Angela Huckelby (Kevin) of Russell Springs, KY
2 sons: Chris Yates (Leslie) and Matthew Yates, both of Russell Springs, KY
3 brothers: Johnny Yates of Sebring, FL, James Yates of Knoxville, TN and Earl Junior Yates of Shepherdsville, KY
8 grandchildren: Jacob Yates, Braxton Browning, Ryan Yates, Hannah Yates, Nathaniel Huckelby, Ethan Birge, Elliott Birge and Autumn Huckelby
3 great-grandchildren: Damien Browning, Bella Yates and Payeton Bell
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 10:00amCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Carter Stewart officiating
Visitation: From 5:00pm-9:00pmCT on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Wilson Funeral Home
Interment: Mill Springs National Cemetery, 9044 West Highway 80, Nancy, KY
Pallbearers: Ryan Yates, Nathan Huckelby, Ethan Birge, Elliott Birge, Autumn Huckelby and Scott Paul.
Honorary pallbearers: Damien Browning, Bella Yates, Payeton Bell, Jacob Yates, Braxton Browning and Greg May.
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.