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He is proceeded in death by his parents: James M. and Vernie Cleo Richeson Yates, a nephew: Carthell Rogers, and a great-niece: Ashley Rogers.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 54 years: Joyce Powell Yates, his sister-in-law: Greta Steward, nieces: Sheila Hall (Calen) and Pamela Rogers, and great-nephew: Matthew Rogers.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Ziegler Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM. Interment will follow funeral services at Foster Cemetery in Niota with Reverend Jimmy Lewis and Reverend Vic King officiating.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
You are invited to sign the online registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of James Edward "Ed" Yates.
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