Phil Yates

PHIL YATES   Tupelo - Phillip Yates, 66, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born July 12, 1949, to Clifford and Elise Yates. Phil was a truck driver for 20 years.   Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Rev. Donnie Riley officiating.   Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Sally Yates; son, Clifford Yates (Karmandy); grandchildren, Taylor and Devin all of Saltillo.   He was preceded in death by his parents.   Pallbearers will be Caleb Parker, Andy Parker, Cody Street, Keith Ohlinger, Steven Ward and Michael Ward.   Visitation will be 4 until 8 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016, at W. E. Pegues, Tupelo.   Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .