Otha "Buddy" Yates, Jr.

Following Cremation, Graveside Service will be Saturday March 10th 2018, 1:00 pm at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Blue Mountain, AR. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Buddy Yates, 64, peacefully passed this life February 27th, 2018 at his home in Muldrow OK, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 9th 1953 to Otha V. Yates and Alma Louise Woods in Bradford, Ar. Buddy was a lifetime farmer. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, and spending time with family.

Survivors Include:

2 Daughters Cathy Burnett, Muldrow OK and Mary Williams Magazine AR,

2 Sons Justin Yates, Magazine, AR and Timothy Yates of Augusta, AR

1 Sister Ruth Ann Burley Jacksonville AR,

4 brothers Billy Yates Conway, AR, Kenny Yates Newport, AR, Doug Yates Van Buren, AR and Steven Yates East Berlin, PA

11 Grandkids and 7 Great Grand Kids

He is preceded in death by his parents Otha Yates and Alma Louise Woods. 3 Sisters Sylvia Jean, Mary Faye, Alma Sue and 2 Brothers James Lee and Kevin Eugene.

The family would like to thank Peachtree Hospice and Healthback Home Health.