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Luther Coleman Yates Jr.

Obituary
Luther Coleman Yates Jr., 60, a resident of Etowah, TN passed away in on Sunday night November 25, 2012 in an Etowah health care facility. Coleman was born on June 5, 1952 in Winnsboro, SC a son of the late Luther and Mary Yates. He lived the majority of his adult life in Florida but had relocated to make the Etowah and Benton TN area his home the past 12 years. Coleman worked as an electrician and HVAC contractor. He loved music and was an honest and true friend to all he met.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother Kenneth Yates.
Coleman leaves behind to cherish his memory two daughters Wendy Yates of Calhoun, TN and Sally Hill (Josh) of Cleveland, two sons Luther C. Yates III (Tammy) of Calhoun, TN and Ben Yates (Amanda) of Charleston, TN, four sisters Linda Thompson (Stacy) of Chester, SC, Ronda Lee Wright of Shippensburg, PA, Wanda Ellis (Ray) and Tammie Haney (Terry) both from Winnsboro, SC, two brothers Warren Yates and Wayne Yates both from Winnsboro, SC, six grandchildren, a special friend Ralph Franks, his beloved dog “Jobe”, and numerous other extended family members and friends.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday night, November 30, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the Benton Church of God located at 587 Clemmer Ferry Road, Benton, TN 37307 with Pastor Jerry Herron officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday afternoon from 5:00 PM until the 6:00 PM service time.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Coleman and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guest book at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family is honored to assist the Yates family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday, November 30, 2012
Benton Church of God
587 Clemmer Ferry Road
Benton, TN 37307

Graveside Service
Saturday, December 8, 2012

Memorial Service Details
6:00 PM
Friday, November 30, 2012
Benton Church of God
587 Benton Ferry Road
Benton, TN 37307

Cemetery
Steven Green Cemetery  -Winnsboro, SC

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