Thomas Lester "Tommy" Yates

OBITUARY - Thomas L. "Tommy" Yates Thomas L. "Tommy" Yates, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at his home in Henryetta, OK at the age of 61. He was born January 24, 1952 in Henryetta, Tommie Joe Yates & Joyce (Morrow) Yates. Tommy was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Consistory. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommie Joe Yates, his daughter Cristi Yates, and by his father-in-law, Adam McCroskey. Thomas is survived by his wife Diana Lynn Yates of the home, son, Eric Yates & wife Wendy of Henryetta, three grandchildren, Mitch Yates of Henryetta, Cassidy Carter of Okmulgee, and Braxton Yates of Henryetta, one great great grandchild, Brantley Yates of Henryetta, his mother, Joyce Yates of Henryetta, brother, Steve Yates & wife Mary of Tulsa, brother, Dennis Yates & wife Angie of Lindsey, sister, Jana Saunders of Coweta, his mother-in-law, Helen Louise McCroskey, as well as other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Billy Brown, Raymond Moore, Richard Bolding, Ronnie Bartolina, Chip Webster, and Tom Henry. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nip Rogers, Dean Green, and Keith Palmer. Viewing will be from noon - 8:00pm on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Integrity Funeral Service. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Henryetta with Rev. Mark Milligan, officiating. Interment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.