Robert Harold Yates was born November 15, 1934 in Louisville Kentucky. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force. He served for 22 years and was active in the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Robert passed away October 6, 2024, at home in Fallon Nevada. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather stepfather, and brother. He loved to be outdoors, old collectible cars, and had a passion for animals and gardening.
He is survived by, wife Dorma (Sturdivant) Yates; daughters Donna Monroe, Brenda Carmichael, and Trina Martinez; Stepsons, Jeff and Mark Higginbotham; brother Chester Yates; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service and reception to follow is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2024 at The Gardens Funeral Home, 2949 Austin Hwy, Fallon, Nevada 89406.
A burial with full military honors is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 14, Veteran's Way, Fernley, NV 89408.
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