Richard Deon Yates Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Deon Yates of Carmi, Illinois, who passed away on July 13, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Earl Yates and Vera Yates (Whitlow); his wife Cora Yates of Carmi, Illinois; his son Shane Yates; and his granddaughter Monique Jensen of Sebastopol, California..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
COOK FUNERAL CHAPEL

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August 6, 2023

Robert Williams wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We went to school together since the first grade and I lived next door to his parents for eight years. My condolences, Bob Williams”

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