Michael "Mike" Earl Yates

Michael “Mike” Earl Yates, age 72, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Greenville, SC on September 15, 1951 to the late Otis Earl Yates and Ruth McCoy Yates.

Mike was a past Master of the Denver Masonic Lodge for several terms. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, intelligence and his love for his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lana Yates Kidwell.

Mike is survived by his wife, Debra Pope Yates; children, Karen Yates Payne and husband, Jeffrey; Emily Yates Miller; Benjamin Yates; Amanda Yates Price and husband, Justin; grandchildren, Madeline; Phoebe; Wesley; Zane; Joel; and Quinn; great-grandchildren, Mabel and Lucy; sisters, Cynthia Yates Kidwell and husband, David; and Angie Yates Fleming. When Mike and Debra married, Mike was overjoyed to see his family grow to include Kristy Jones, Casey Jones and their children, Caleb; Isaac and wife, Mackenzie; Brandon; Ethan and Dylan.

Instead of a service, Mike’s family has decided to grieve privately.

Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com

Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the Yates family.