Shelby Yates Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Shelby Yates Jr. (Saint Joseph, Missouri), born in Indianola, Mississippi, departing on September 13, 2025 at the age of 82. Shelby leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shelby Yates Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gennie Mae Yates and Shelby Yates; his wife Arvesta Yates; and his siblings, Francis Small, Mozella Williams, John Yates, Geneva Shields, George Yates, Emma Cook, Sarah Yates and Harold Yates.
He is survived by: his children, Marcus Strong, LaWanda Strong, Shelia Yates and Shelby Yates; his grandchildren, TyShell Eckert, Tyus Strong, Xavier Evans, Joseph Clark and Khania Clark; and his siblings, Darlene Higgs-Brown and Henry "Tyrone" Yates. He is also survived by cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.
