On May 19, 1938, Lee Otis Yates was born to Douglas and Girty Edwards Yates of Shepherd, Texas. On May 6, 2024 at 3 AM, Lee departed this world. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
He was a graduate of Phyllis Wheatley High School and Houston Community College. He worked at Partex as a lathe machinist for many years and as a stationary engineer for the Port of Houston for 25 years. He served as a member and president of the NFISD Board of Trustees. He was also an appraiser for the Harris County Appraisal District.