Jimmy Dale Yates, 82

Jimmy Dale Yates

June 18, 1936 – March 9, 2019

Jimmy Dale Yates, 82, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital -Union County. He was born June 18, 1936 in New Albany to Donnie R. and Mary Lou Rowland Yates. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Mohasco Furniture.

He was a Mason and a member of Union Hill United Methodist Church, a former member and deacon of Academy Baptist Church and the president of Snake Lake Hunting Club. He supported St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Rodgers Yates; a daughter, Tracie Yates Callicutt (Jon) and a son, Shawn N. Yates (Jenni), all of New Albany; a sister, Lula Heaton; and four grandchildren: Sam Callicutt, Emma Callicutt, Ace Yates and Rivers Yates.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

Pallbearers will be Allen Rodgers, Chad Rodgers, Edward Rodgers, Hugh Yates, Ronnie Yates, Donnie Yates, David Garrison, Bubba Carlisle, Adam Allred, Keith Douell and Eddie Campbell.

The American Legion will serve as honorary pallbearers and conduct military honors.