Stuart Lee Yates

Lee was born March 28, 1962 in Alexandria, Va. He spent most of his youth in Stafford County where he graduated from Stafford High School then Shepherd University with a degree in business.

After working as a certified public accountant for some time, he realized he wanted more. It was then Lee put together his business education and true love of carpentry and other trades to establish his own company; Man Friday, where he became a contractor and home improvement specialist.

Anyone that had the good fortune to meet or do business with Lee became aware of his generous nature, honesty and gentle character. Public or private, Lee was a man without pretense.

He leaves his wife Liz of 28 years, their children Duncan and Sarah, his beloved grandson Little Charlie, sister Debbie Paxton, brother and sister in law, Nader and Mellie Yousefian his parents Charlie and Jacque Yates and countless cousins and friends. Lee is preceded in death by his brother, Jeff.

Lee’s life will be celebrated at Wilderness Community Church 10501___________ Plank Road, Spotsylvania, Va. On Tuesday, July 26 at 11am. Family will receive guests prior to the service at 10am. Private burial to follow.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to Wilderness Community Church for its outreach missions.

Lee was a very informal person. Casual dress is welcome and encouraged.