Fred Tommie Yates Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Fred Tommie Yates Jr. of Sparta, Tennessee, who passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Fred Tommie Yates Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Fred leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Tommie Yates Sr. and Nettie Ray Yates; and his siblings, Barry Clayton Yates and Julie Yates. He is survived by: his wife Candy Yates; his stepchildren, Erica Kirby, Amy Cunningham and Franky Young; his grandchildren, Dayten McConnell and Peyton Steerman; and his mother-in-law Elizabeth O'Dell. He is also survived by other family members and friends.
