Allen Yates

Allen Yates, age 91, went home to be with the Lord June 9, 2014. He was a member of Peuther Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Clintwood, Virginia and attended Fairview Baptist Church in Anderson County. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII and worked for the Pitson Coal Company for 42 years. He loved his garden, woodworking, and his family. He was preceded in death by parents, Jerry and Armita Yates; brothers, Alva, Odell, Dallas and wife Chris, and J.C. Yates; sister, Draxie Yates; first wife, Wilma Yates, and 2 infant children. Survivors include wife of 26 years, Louise Yates; sons, Leon Yates and wife Suzie, Connie Yates and wife Kay; step-son, Keith Spangler; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, June Church and husband Bud; sisters-in-law, Beula, Ruth and Jenny Yates; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held in Clintwood Virginia. Mullins Funeral Home will be handling arrangements.