With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bentley Charles Yates Sr. of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, born in Cleveland, Tennessee, whose life came to an end on June 17, 2024 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bentley Charles Yates Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Yates and Thelma Yates; his wife Bobbie Joyce Young; and his siblings, Jimmy, Tommy, Hugh, Helen Colston and Winona Clemmons.

He is survived by : his children, Rebecca Marshall (Wendell), Kathy Simmons (Lee) and Ben Yates, Jr.; and his grandchildren, Amy Murphy (Thomas), Amanda Brogdon (Justin), Trey Yates (Tiffany) and Jesse Yates. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, June 21st 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, June 22nd 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home (2619 Hwy 41 S, Greenbrier, TN 37073). A funeral service was held on Saturday, June 22nd 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 DEPT 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin & Bell Funeral Homes