John Henry Yates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 21, 2024, at the age of 89, John Henry Yates of Napoleon, Ohio, born in Grundy, Virginia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dewey Yates and Ida Yates (Stiltner); his wife Ruth Darlene Willeman; and his siblings, Hufford Yates, Earnest Yates, Margie Breeding, Burlin Yates, Lonzo Yates, Berchie Blankenship, Lottie Van Dyke, June Hamilton, Roosevelt Yates, Vada Yates and Jesse Yates.
He is survived by: his children, Nedra Hall (Terry), Polly Kistner, Paula Caldwell (Earl), Roseanna Caldwell (Phillip) and Kevin Yates (Melissa); his grandchildren, JoAnn Ritter (Mark), Emily Lantz (Derek), Stacie Maas (Pete), Bethany Heitman (Zach), Brent Kistner (Kat), Katherine Moore (Chris), Amy Beaver (Dennis), Angel Caldwell, Mason Caldwell, Alexis Yates, Nicolas Yates and Brennen Yates; and his siblings, Jerry Yates, Elzie Yates and Leon Yates. He is also survived by 25 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Henry County Humane Society or the First Baptist Church, Napoleon.
