Charles L. Yates

May 9, 1935 - August 17, 2015

Charles L. Yates, 80, of Coal Grove, OH passed away on Monday, August 17, 2015 at Sunset Nursing Center, Coal Grove.  He was born May 9, 1935 in Shelbiana, KY, a son of the late William McKinley Yates and Cora Childers Yates.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine Rist and 2 brothers, Edsel Yates and Rex Yates.  Charles was retired with 37 years of service from C & O Railroad as a Conductor.  He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, former owner of Hetty’s Lunch in Coal Grove, an employee with the Lawrence County Engineer and the owner of C. L.’s Barber Shop.  Survivors include his wife, Janet Cope Yates; 5 children, Jackie (Ronnie) Jenkins, Bambi (Bernie) Yates Hensley, Charles “Chuck” (Sharon) Yates, Jr., Melissa “Missy” (Kevin) Yates Jenkins and Robert “Mac” Yates; a sister, Billie Morris; a sister-in-law, Shirley Yates; 11 grandchildren, Jeff Shuff, Derek (Jessi) Newman, Amelia Newman, Morgan (Rusty) Yaniko, Caleb Newman, Casey Newman, Corey Newman, Nicholas Yates, Alyssa Bare, Rachel Osborne and Garrin Yates; 6 great grandchildren, Lexi, Koen, Cash, Ryder, Austin and Taryn; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.  Funeral services will be Noon Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Zoar Baptist Church, Coal Grove with Pastor Jim Beals officiating.  Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM Wednesday at Slack and Wallace Funeral, South Point and one hour prior to the service at the church.  Condolences may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.