Wilburn Horace Yates

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April 8, 1939 ~ October 16, 2018

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Wilburn Horace “Shug” Yates, 79, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  He was born in Boyle County on April 8, 1939 to the late Samuel “Pete” Lee and Stella Maude Hixon Yates.  He was a hardworking man, owning and operating his own business, Yates Transmission.  Shug was helpful to everyone.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by three brothers, Sammy, Harold and Archie Yates; two sisters. Myrtle Johnson and Ethel Juanita Southerland. He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Vondalee Yates; a son, Jerry Noel; a daughter Eugenia Weakley; a sister Ruth “Dolly” Yates Record; four grandchildren, Shawn Noel, Jeremy Noel, Eric Reed, Chuck Reed; nine great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2018 at Stith Funeral Home in Danville.  Rev. Choe Sargent will officiate.  Burial will be in Parksville Cemetery.  Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Friday, prior to service at the funeral home. Visitation:  11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Friday, prior to service at the funeral home Funeral:  1 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2018 at Stith Funeral Home in Danville Burial:  Parksville Cemetery.

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  5. One of the best neighbors and friends a person could ask for. You will surely be missed by many. God Bless you and Vonda <3

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  9. I bet your walking with your dog Walker and talking to your family. I find peace in knowing that your not in pain now . Thanks for being my father in-law and mentor with my ham radios. Till we meet again. Peace

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  13. The best I can remember, I met Shug 43-years ago. In all those years, I have known him to be a good friend, and someone who would help anybody. Never did I see him that he didn\’t have a smile and pleasant greeting to share. We rode many miles together on two wheels and shared many memories. There is no doubt that he will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

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  16. My condolences to the entire family. It\’s been a few years since we got together. A fine man. He was a namesake of my Dad, Welbern. I remember visits to Uncle Pete and Aunt Stella\’s as a young boy. Fond memories Bless Your family.

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