Ricky Lynn Yates
February 16, 1956 - February 17, 2022
Ricky Lynn Yates, 66, of Bradford, passed from this life February 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 16, 1956 in Bradford to the late Alfred Lee and Annie Marie (O’brien) Yates. Ricky was an outdoorsman and loved camping, hunting, and fishing. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially woodworking. In his spare time, he liked watching Sci-Fi TV. He was a family man and he loved his family and was very fond of his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie Yates; a son, Josh Yates (Crystal); grandchildren, Lane Yates (Kylie Epperson), Lindsay Yates (Mason Varnell), Drake Yates, Kaira Cypert (Jonathan), Kaitlynn Tharp (Jake), and Rowdy Yates; a sister, Karen Yates Wheeler (Ronnie); a cousin and brother at heart, Jim Yates; a niece, Tara Dull (Dirk); nephews, Dusty Wheeler (Sophia), and Drew Wheeler; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by a son, Lee Yates; and his parents. The memorial service is Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Bradford Memorial Funeral Home in Bradford, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com
Ricky Lynn Yates, 66, of Bradford, passed from this life February 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 16, 1956 in Bradford to the late Alfred Lee and Annie Marie (O’brien) Yates. Ricky was an outdoorsman... View Obituary & Service Information