James Max Yates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Max Yates of Jefferson, North Carolina, who passed away on April 8, 2022, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Cecil Wade. He is survived by: his wife Sara Catherine Davis Yates (Cathy); his daughters, Allison Yates Jones (Doug) of Smithfield, NC, Cynthia Yates Coldiron (Ron) of Boone and Holly Yates Parks (Shawn) of Jefferson; his siblings, Joel Yates (Phyllis) of Fleetwood, John Yates (Vicki) of Fleetwood, Dianne Yates Brown (Johnny) of West Jefferson and Donna Yates Smith (Allen) of Granite Falls; his grandchildren, Ross Yates Summey, Barrett Wayne Summey, James Wade Jones and Ayden Max Parks; and his great grandchild Bryson Andrew Summey. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family asks for you to wear a mask or to social distance.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Ashe Food Pantry, PO Box 705, Jefferson, NC 28640.
