Bryant Thomas Yates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bryant Thomas Yates of Purlear, North Carolina, who passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bryant Thomas Yates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jesse Yates and Shirley Matherly Yates; his former wife Kathryn Cooper Yates; his children, Janessa Yates and David Yates; and his sister-in-law Teresa Yates.
He is survived by: his wife Rita Adams Yates; his grandson Jared Yates; and his brother Mike Yates.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Purlear Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, c/o Denise Eller, P.O. Box 181, Millers Creek NC 28651.