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1933 - 2010
 Jerry Albin Yates, 77, of Milton died on Wednesday October 27th, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was a lifelong resident of Milton, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Morris and Clara Yates. Jerry spent his career in sales and retired as a regional sales manager for Gray Seal Paint Company. After retiring, he was a co-owner of Milton Color Center. Jerry was preceded in death by his brother Roy Yates; and by his beloved daughter Kathi Yates Wilcox and her infant son Roger Kent Wilcox, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Jean Miller Yates; his beloved sister Sharon Smith and her husband Harold Smith; his nephew Roy Yates, Jr.; his son-in-law, Roger Wilcox; and two stepsons, David Keadle and his wife Susan and Scott Keadle and his wife Ming. Jerry is also survived by three grandchildren, Brooke, Alex, and Amelia Keadle who gave him tremendous pleasure in his later years, Jerry also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends who provided comfort, fellowship, and assistance during Jerrys battles with declining health. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton with Pastor Allen Stewart officiating. Entombment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may visit from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Fred Bernard Blake
BL3FR@AOL.COM
Saturday October 30, 2010 at
3:52 PM
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Dear Jean and family:
I am so sorry to learn of Jerry's passing. While we were not able to keep in touch outside of our yearly class reunion, he was frequently in our thoughts. I think that we were distantly related through our great grandfathers. I believe our great grandfathers were brothers.
Please accept my condolences.
Sincerely,
Fred Bernard Blake
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Linda Taylor Harshbarger
Saturday October 30, 2010 at
10:02 AM
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I always adored Jerry. My dad, Dalton Taylor, was a builder in Hurricane for many, many years. Jerry was his paint dealer. He was just the greatest guy. Always had a smile on his face. He would always show up around Christmas time with something wonderful for our big family. I remember one year it was a basket of Florida oranges. He was always so engaging to talk to and always loved to laugh. The last time I saw him...a couple of years ago...at Lowe's, he was exactly the same...I loved talking to him. I know he will be sorely missed. He was a bright light in this world. I will always have wonderful memories of him.
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Don Copley
Saturday October 30, 2010 at
1:30 AM
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Jeane my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I hope you are doing well and hope to see sometime in the future. Love Donald Joe.
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Jane and Buddy Graham
Friday October 29, 2010 at
7:01 PM
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Jeannie, we were so sorry to read about the loss of your beloved husband. Out thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Sincerely, Jane and Buddy
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Mary Stevens lewis
margie1026@yahoo.com
Friday October 29, 2010 at
12:07 AM
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Dear Sharon and Family so sadden to hear of Jerrys passing. Love and miss you all. you all are in our Prayers.
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Joyce Winkler
Thursday October 28, 2010 at
3:57 PM
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Jean,
Know you are in my prayers. I will be out of town on Saturday, but I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you.
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