Charles Yates's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2025 in Opelika, Alabama

Charles Yates

March 9, 1959 - October 15, 2025 (66 years old)

Opelika, Alabama

Charles Yates's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2025 in Opelika, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home

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Charles Yates

March 9, 1959 - October 15, 2025 (66 years old)

Opelika, Alabama

Charles Yates Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Charles Yates (Opelika, Alabama), whose life came to an end on October 15, 2025 at the age of 66, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Charles Yates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though Charles may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Charles touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his son Edward Yates. He is survived by: his wife Laura; his children, Amanda Howington (Bradley), Charles Yates Jr. (Alise) and Jimmy Yates; his sister Iris Simpson (John); and his cousin James Coe. He is also survived by Eleven grandchildren, four great-grand children, nieces, nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at 2045 Lee Road 42, Opelika, AL 36804.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 17

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

2045 Lee Road 42, Opelika, AL 36804

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