William Yates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 7, 2025, at the age of 70, William Yates of Westville, Florida passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hubert "Buddy" Yates and Ottice Grant Yates; his brother J. B. Yates; and his brothers-in-law, Bobby Legear and Johnnie Griggs.
He is survived by: his wife Pat Yates; his daughters, Erin Jones (Trey) and Carrie Atlow; his grandchildren, Terra (Austin), Trey (Jadyn), Ty, Cierra and Xander; his great grandchild Azalea; his siblings, Glen Yates, Eleanor Legear, Donna Faye Griggs, Carolyn Pugh (Donnie) and Vinita Yon (Joel); and his sister-in-law Tessie Yates. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Davis-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel (1474 FL-83, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Otter Creek Cemetery.
