He is preceded in death by his parents and in-law's, Edward and Anna McCartney.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 40 years, Anne Yates; beloved children: Mark (Carolyn) Bowers, Stephanie Wilson, Donald L. Yates, Mary Anne Yates, Kenneth Yates and Steven Yates; 3 grandchildren: Blake Alexander Wilson, Conner Wilson and Gretchen Bowers; 1 great granddaughter, Lacy Wilson; siblings: David Yates, Dennis Yates and Shirley Fisher; sister-in-law, Irene Cilino and brother-in-law, Edward McCartney.
He graduated from the Newtown school system in PA and is retired from the Crandall School System in Crandall, TX.
Don enjoyed horseback riding, and all things horses, driving his tractor, race cars and family gatherings. He was known for getting his morning coffee at "Bubba's" in Kaufman, TX.
You would always find Don smiling and joking with his family and friends. He was always ready to help anyone. He enjoyed a full life with his loving wife that he knew 4 years before they were married along with his adoring grandchildren.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
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