Georgia:  Decatur County:  Obituary of David Yates 
26 December 1962
 

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The following appeared in the Post Searchlight Newspaper,  Bainbridge, GA

David Yates Dies Following Illness;  Rites Held Dec. 26 [1962]

David Yates, 20, died December 24 in Memorial Hospital following a 
lengthy illness.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 26 at 
3:30 p.m. in Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. W. R. Osteen and Dr. Lewis 
Wright officiating.

A graduate of Bainbridge High School, the deceased later attended school 
in Albany.  At intervals he was employed by Economy Auto Store.  He was 
well liked and loved for his fine character and warm personality by a 
host of friends who join his family in mourning his passing.

A lifetime resident of Bainbridge,  Mr. Yates was a member of the Bethany 
Baptist Church.  He is survived by his parents Mr. And Mrs. R. H. Yates 
of Bainbridge;  two brothers,  Robert Yates, Fort Worth, Texas and Hill  
Yates, Bainbridge;  a sister,  Mrs. Joe Cook, Birmingham, Ala; and his 
grandparents,  Mr. And Mrs. R. A. Hill of Bainbridge.

Those serving as active pallbearers were Phillip Barber,  Buddy Rentz,  
Bill Barber,  Glenn Earnest,  Ray Earnest and David Napier.

Those who served as honorary pallbearers were:  David Sims,  Hasten 
Wilkerson,  Luttrell Wilkerson,  Joe Adams,  Jimmy Hilton,  Jimmy King,  
Jason King,  Bobby Grollman,  Billy Howell,  Wayman Brock,  A. J. 
Braswell,  Devaughn Valentine,  Rusty Simpson,  H. L. Griner and Johnny 
Gambrell.

Interment followed in Bethany Cemetery with Ivey Funeral Home in charge 
of arrangements.