Alan Raymond Yates Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alan Raymond Yates, 72, formerly of Trenton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 at his home in Huntsville, Alabama. Alan was born March 22, 1948 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was raised in East Brainerd and was a 1966 graduate of Central High School in Chattanooga. After graduation, Alan enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1966 -1971. During that time, he served on the USS Yorktown and the USS Oriskany. During his time on the Yorktown he assisted with the recovery of the Apollo 8 space capsule and served two tours in Vietnam. Alan crossed the equator several times and sailed around the Southern tip of Africa visiting many different countries along the way. His service to his country continued when he arrived home from his Navy tour. He worked as a Deputy Sheriff and was a decorated police officer in Catoosa, Walker and Dade counties in North Georgia. Upon retiring from police work he became an Emergency Services Communications Supervisor for the New Hampshire Department of Safety. He and his wife Linda moved to Huntsville, Alabama after he retired from the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Alan was a 32nd Degree Mason and an avid gun and knife expert. He was also involved with several political groups where he loved to debate and was never afraid to share his opinions. Alan is survived by his wife, Linda Hendrix Yates and his beloved dog, Cesar; brother, David Stewart Yates (Lisa); sister, Rocelia Kay Patterson (Gary); brother-in-law, Donald Wayne Ashley; step daughters, Susanna Sanford (James) and Sarah Woodward (Jonathan Lee); stepson Stephen Woodward; nieces, Christi Ashley Graham (Will); Amanda Yates Young (Jason); Crystal Yates Cole (Bill); Mariah Yates, and nephews, Freddie Ashley; Brandon Ashley (Kellie); Tyler Ashley (Katie); Robert Dunn (Shelly); Lee Moreland; and step-grandchildren Micah, James Jr., Emma, Benjamin, and Johanna Sanford; Sasha Lee; Mason Woodward. Alan was preceded in death by both parents: Arlin Rayford Yates and Martha Mozelle Patterson Yates; and his sister Deborah Jean Yates Ashley. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net. A memorial service will be held om Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Trenton First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the service hour at the church. Contributions may be made to Masonic Children's Home, 1417 Nottingham Drive, Macon, GA 31211.

Alan Raymond Yates

March 22, 1948 - August 4, 2020