Carl Edward Yates, 68

Self employed in construction and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of Will and Callie Watson Yates.

He is survived by his wife Linda Bishop Yates; daughter and son-in-law, Venita and Roger Hosse of McMinnville; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Carolyn Yates of Rock Island; grandchildren, Tisha (Matt) Cantrell, Jason Yates, Angie (Larry) Hurst, April Kelly and Crystal Kelly; great-grandchildren, Shelby Alexis Spearman, Brayden Matthew Cantrell and Trevor Ryan Hurst; sister, Mary Wallene Holt of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at High?s Chapel with Dennis Deweese officiating. Burial will follow at Crain Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at High?s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.