James W. Yates

James W. Yates, 95, of Sullivan passed away 11:10 a.m. Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 and the Illinois Patriot Guard. Memorials may be made to the Sullivan United Methodist Women or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
James was born July 30, 1923, in Findlay, the son of Harley K. and Estella M. (Clabaugh) Yates. He married Ruth M. Sampson on June 19, 1949, in Sullivan; she preceded him in death on December 13, 2017. James served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from Caterpillar in August 1982. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sullivan, the American Legion Post #68, United Auto Workers #75 in Decatur, the Model T Ford Club of America and the Aladdin Knights. He enjoyed wood working, furniture making, going to Flea Markets and Antiquing. James was also an avid Cubs Fan.
James is survived by his sons, Michael K. (Patty) Yates of Washington, IL, and Kevin M. Yates of Sullivan; daughter, Marsha K. (David) Webb of Macon. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 brother and 1 sister.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com