The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Thursday, December 28, 1995            TAG: 9512280248
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: CHARLES CITY                       LENGTH: Short :   23 lines

JOSEPH A. YATES

Joseph Ashton Yates, 94, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1995.

He was the husband of the late Jeannette Beazlry Yates. He is survived by one son, Rev. Alexander ``Yukkie'' Yates who lived in the Norfolk/Newport News area for many years. He is also survived by four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters.

Remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Richmond, where friends may call from noon to 5 p.m. today. His remains will be transferred to the Memorial United Methodist Church at Charles City where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today and where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment is in the Micah Church Cemetery.

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