Theodore R. Yates

By | May 25, 2013

Theodore R. Yates, age 89, of Thurman, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born August 15, 1923 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late James and Rosa Burcham Yates. Theodore was a 1941 graduate of Jackson High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during WW II. He retired from the Atomic Plant in Piketon.

Theodore is survived by his son, Ted Yates of Wellston and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Yates in 2007; daughter-in-law, Anna Yates, and several brothers and sisters.

Calling hours will be Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Ervin officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgewood Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post 371 of Wellston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.

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