James Yates

James E. Yates (Jim), 86, of Ellsinore, Missouri, passed away on March 21, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born Dec. 19, 1933, to Ray and Willa (Kester) Yates in Chilton, Missouri.

He married Lola Stucker on May 15, 1954, in Ellsinore, Missouri.

To this union four children were born, three daughters, Rhonda (Bill) Yarber of Doniphan, Mo., Myra Lynn (Bob) Titsworth of Koshkonong, Mo., Wanda (Roy) Routh of Mt. View, Mo., and one son, Jim K Yates of Mt. View, Mo. He was also blessed with eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

He retired after 29 years, from the Missouri Highway Department after working there for over 33 years.

Jim leaves behind: his children; all his grandchildren; two sisters, Wilma Gaines and Ida Kellogg; one brother-in-law, Ken Kellogg; one sister-in-law, Margaret Yates; numerous nieces and nephews; a very special friend, Ms. Wanda Metcalf; and all his Log Cabin friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lola, brother, Bucky Yates, sister, Dolores Price, and two brothers-in-law, Ivan Gaines and Willie Price.

Jim dearly loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. March 25, in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Mo.

Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com