Robert Edward Yates, age 68, passed away December 24, 2012 in Loma Linda, California. He was born November 11, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a machinist for 44 years. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Josephine Yates, his sons Pablo, Mando and Michael Yates, daughter-in-laws Denise and Valerie Yates, grandchildren Derek, Tarin, Savanah, Gatlin, Scarlett and Sean, siblings Terry Knouse, Arlene Smith, Clyde Yates, Alma Blow and Frank Allen.
