Thomas Howard Yates, 54 of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Tommy was born on May 2, 1964 in Champaign, Illinois to Jess Howard Yates and Sharon Oberholtzer Yates. He moved with mother Sharon, Step Father Leroy Linsberg, and brother Danny to Florida in 1978.
Tommy is best described as a son, brother, uncle, national recording artist, a kind and giving friend to all and a dreamer. He had a passion and love for music, entertaining, animals, and supporting friends. Tommy
loved his mother and family dearly. He had a medical background and was a creative landscaper.
He is survived by his loving family including his mother, Sharon Linsberg of Cape Coral; brothers, Danny (Lori) Yates of Cape Coral, Kevin (Jenny) Yates of Chillicothe, IL.; nieces and nephews, Cole, Ashley, Amanda, Troy, Lindsey, Logan, and Keira; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and many friends.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in his memory be made to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. https://www.capecoralanimalshelter.com