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Gomer O. Yates, Jr.
August 30, 1938 - February 4, 2021
Visitation
Ferguson Funeral Home
Tuesday 2/9, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Service
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Tuesday 2/9, 2:00 pm
Celebration of Life

Social distancing and wearing masks will be practiced at all events.

Cemetery
Forest Grove Cemetery
8270 Cemetery Pike
Plain City, OH
Tuesday 2/9
Memorial

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Christian Life Church, 221 S. Chillicothe St., Plain City, Ohio 43064.

Gomer O. Yates, Jr. age 82, of Plain City went home to be with our Lord, Thursday morning February 4, 2021 at Grant Medical Center. Born August 30, 1938 in Gahanna, Ohio to the late: Gomer O. Sr. & Sarah Hester (Miller) Yates. He was in the first graduating class of Franklin Heights High School in 1959. Member of Christian Life Church, Plain City and active in the
Bread Ministry. Real Estate Broker for two Century 21 franchises and retired as Postal Carrier after 20 years. Member of the Army National Guard for 6 years. Enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching western movies and playing dominoes at the Senior Citizens Center.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years: Leora Rosemary (Hay) Yates – 2014; brothers and sister-in-law: Gilbert and Betty Yates and Thomas Yates; sister and brother-in-law: Pauline and Marvin Bell; sister-in-law: MaryAnn Hay.

Survived by his children: Terry (Janet) Yates, Mari (Robert) Blankenship, Rina Yates, Rusty (Jaime) Yates; grandchildren: Jacob (Abby) Yates, Joshua (Leanndra) Yates, Amethyst (Aaron) Frost, Bobby (Marissa) Blankenship, Andrea (Hunter) Collier and Deidra Blankenship, Amber Lindie, David (Sabrina) Lindie and Tiffany Lindie, Hannah Yates, Caitlyn Yates and Cody Yates; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law: Kenneth Hay, Tillman (Marlene) Hay; many nieces and nephews; close friends: Steve, Art, Mel and Bud.

Celebration of Life Service 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Ferguson Funeral Home, 202 E. Main St., Plain City, where the family will receive friends 2 hours prior (noon to 2 pm) on Tuesday. Pastor Bud Mulford officiating and burial at Forest Grove Cemetery, Plain City.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Christian Life Church, 221 S. Chillicothe St., Plain City, Ohio 43064.

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Visitation
Ferguson Funeral Home
Tuesday 2/9, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Service
Ferguson Funeral Home
Tuesday 2/9, 2:00 pm
Celebration of Life

Social distancing and wearing masks will be practiced at all events.

Cemetery
Forest Grove Cemetery
8270 Cemetery Pike
Plain City, OH
Map
Tuesday 2/9
Memorial

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Christian Life Church, 221 S. Chillicothe St., Plain City, Ohio 43064.

Gomer O. Yates, Jr. age 82, of Plain City went home to be with our Lord, Thursday morning February 4, 2021 at Grant Medical Center. Born August 30, 1938 in Gahanna, Ohio to the late: Gomer O. Sr. & Sarah Hester (Miller) Yates. He was in the first graduating class of Franklin Heights High School…

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Terri Odonovan left a message on February 9, 2021:
I met Gomer when I was 9 years old.I knew as soon as I met him he was a good and kind person.His love for God and his family is what everyone should emulate.We all had a loss on Thurs in this world, but heaven is rejoicing.Go get your crown,Gomer.Love to you all. Terri O.
Frank Thompson. left a message on February 9, 2021:
I have so many memories of Gomer. His laugh, his kindness, his faith and his devotion to his family. I’m grateful to have known such a great man. He will be missed
Don Funk left a message on February 8, 2021:
I was honored to have known Gomer. I met him at church in Grove City and subsequently had the honor of knowing him when he served as a mail carrier with the Postal Service where I worked in the Hilltop Station. We also shared two deer hunting excursions in southern Ohio. A finer, more humble man you will not find. He had a very gentle spirit about him. He was always willing to lend a hand or give advice from his vast knowledge from his experiences in life. He was also blessed with a great sense of humor. The world is a poorer place with his absence, but heaven is infinitely more joyful.
Sheryl and Donald Gillespie left a message on February 6, 2021:
Rest in heaven you beautiful soul you will be missed here on earth but you are loved and are on your way home to be with your wife keep an eye on your family here as they need you now ❤
Aimee Hobbs Myers left a message on February 5, 2021:
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Michelle smitb left a message on February 5, 2021:
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Billie left a message on February 5, 2021:
.may gomer yates rest in heaven he was an awesome man I know he is in a better place and watching over all his grandkids and kids
Rina Yates left a message on February 5, 2021:
I love you so much Dad, u left us to early. U r with Mom I love and miss u both more than anything.
William Schofield left a message on February 5, 2021:
Sending my condulances to the the Yates family. Gomer was a great man. He was a wonderful father grandpa. He loved his family he was a devoted man to his entire family. I have many wonderful memories of him. He was like a father to me. I will miss him. God bless the Yates family.
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