Sidney Cecil Yates Obituary
The passing of Sidney Cecil Yates (Meridian, Mississippi) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 27, 2026 at the age of 73. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Yates and Jenelle Burson Yates of Philadelphia; his grandparents, Dr. Claude Yates, Audie Harrison Yates of Philadelphia, Hubert and Modena Fugler Burson of Calhoun City, Mississippi; and his parents-in-law, Mary Cooper, Tommy Davidson, Sr., Tyler Yates, Nolan Yates, Dr. Jeff Yates, Colton Davidson, Ian Edwards and Andrew Yates.
He is survived by: his wife Tammy Davidson Yates; his sons, Tyler and Nolan Yates; and his siblings, Nelda Yates Mooney (A. W.) of Philadelphia, George B. Yates of Philadelphia, Bro. Hubert Yates (Tracey) of Brandon, Dr. Jeff Yates of Russellville, AR and Barbara Edwards (Mike) of Philadelphia. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the Yates family suggests sharing memorial contributions with The Cancer Patient Benevolence Fund at Baptist Anderson Cancer Center in Meridian (https://bmhgiving.org).
