Edward G. Yates

Edward G. Yates, age 83, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at home. 

He was born May 5, 1924 in Rosiclare, IL, the son of Edward and Josephine (Butler) Yates. 

On September 9, 1941, he married Marlyn Biggs in Detroit and she preceded him in death. 

Ed worked at Ford Motor Company as an inspector for over 20 years. 

Survivors include: two daughters, Marilyn ( James) Porter of Milan and Rita Yates of Ypsilanti; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Glynda and Patricia, one grandson, Larry, two sisters and six brothers. 

The funeral service will be 2: 00 p. m. Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel with Pastor Gordon Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Union-Udell Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home 6-9 p. m., Thursday and 2-4 and 6-9 p. m., Friday.

Source: Ann Arbor News (MI) - March 20, 2008