Sending so much love to you & your grieving family.   You never lost the tenderness in your heart & natural protectivness over those you loved deeply. 
I'll always remember our childhood love. 

Andy was my big brother and I love and miss him more than words can explain we went through alot together had  fun struggled you name it we did andy I want you to know I love you big bro the world will never be the same with out you big bro. Still can't believe it's true but until we meet again big bro I will hold on to our memories 💪💪💪💪😔

I’ve known Andy since 1990. We have been through and have done just about everything brothers do.  Andy was a partial owner of a powder coating business, heavy metal guitar, hacky sac playing O.G. We played our guitars too loud, rode our bicycles and fought people together. He taught this guy from Mustang, Oklahoma to love the city and fry bread. I have worked several storm damage clean ups with Andy when, we worked for Asplundh tree experts. Most memorable storm being May 3rd 1999 in Bridge Creek. Andy should have been the most feared by appearance but,  his aura was too bright and too big. He attracted everyone. It was a pleasure to watch him touch life’s. I will miss him. 

I remember working on bikes and watching movies and hanging out the last year has been amazing hanging out with my favorite uncle

I will admit that I didn’t know you as well as my daughter and son-in-law but what I do remember is the kindness you consistently showed to my family through the years once I knew of you. You did not hesitate to offer support in whatever manner you could when I lost John and remained so kind, respectful and considerate whenever you saw me. I know God has you now and that you are at peace among those who welcomed you “home” when you were called from this life. I am honored to say I knew you even in passing. I have and will offer prayers for you and your family. 

I have known Andy for most of my 17 years of life. I can’t ever remember a time that I went over to my mom’s and didn’t see and talk to Andy. We would sit and talk for hours and sometimes even just a few minutes. There was never a dull moment being around him and there was always a new story or new topic to talk about each time. This isn’t how the friendship between Andy and I started though. My first ever memory of him was from a very young age when I first met him. At the beginning all I could think about was that this man looked scary. Well, that didn’t last long. I started to talk to him and realized immediately the compassion, love, and laughter that Andy always carried with him.   ***Andy, you will be dearly missed by everyone around you. And mom was right, you were no doubt apart of our family. 

There are so many memories which could be shared about "Andy", but one which sticks out a lot, would be one of the times I made my homemade lasagna.  Andy had only had it once before this time, but seemed to like it a lot.  We had a house full of people for dinner and the lasagna was going rather quickly.  I hollered out from the kitchen, "Only one piece of lasagna left!"  Andy came running out of his room, which I had never seen before, hollering to the room full of folks between him and the kitchen, "It's mine!  I will stab you with a fork!"  This has everyone laughing for days....years even.  Andy was just a good person all the way around.  He got along with just about everyone he ever met, and everyone whom met him, loved him.  He was funny and fun to hang out with.  He was down for just about any and everything.  One thing which stuck out above all else, was his love of dogs, "Slayer", Star Wars, and his friends and his obsession with finding out if "Big Foot" was real or just a myth.  One of the most loving qualities Andy was known for was his loyalty to those he considered close, or family.  He may not agree with something you were involved in, but he had your back regardless.  He would do anything to help anyone, but especially the ones he called "family."  Material things were not important to him but his family was everything to him....including his four legged family members.  ***Andy, you were a part of Ron and my family and we, as well as our kids, loved you for the crazy fun unique man you were.  We already miss you something fierce.  Life will not be the same without our daily dose of "Andy" to be a part of it.  You were taken away too damn soon and it is not fair.  You were a blessing to everyone whom ever knew you.  It has been said by quite a few that you were a "good soldier" .....so I imagine perhaps that is why God called you home so soon.  He needs the good ones in place and ready.  Tell my dad and Kritter I miss them please.  RIP Andy!!

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Ralph "Andy" Anthony Yates Jr.

30 septembre 1972 – 1 août 2021

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Service-South Chapel

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