Willie Yates was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 26, 1965 to the late Willie Horne and Betty Jean Yates. He departed this life on September 3, 2025 at Oakview Manor Nursing Facility in Ozark, AL.

Willie graduated from Beach Channel High School, Rockaway Park, New York. He continued his education at Monroe University, Bronx, New York. He was a certified Barber and Building Manager. Willie relocated to Ozark, Alabama in 2011, where he was employed at Oakview Manor and Waynes Farm.

Willie attended Church of God by Faith and devoted member where he serviced diligently on the Culinary Committee until his health started failing him.

In 2011 Willie was united in marriage to Yolanda Williams for nine years.

He was preceded in death by his Father Willie Horne, his mother Betty Jean Yates and his Grandmother Dessie Yates. Willie leaves to cherish his memories to his devoted Uncle William

Bill Yates (Aunt Christine Yates)(Ozark, AL). His four boys; Kaiwan Yates, Laronne Yates, Kreem Yates and William Yates (all of Brooklyn, NY). His two sisters Tarzia Yates (Brooklyn,

NY) and Wylicia Yates (Orlando, FL). 13 grandchildren. Bonus children, Marcus Williams (Shaddai), Jasmine Herring, D'Wan Gordon, and Daijah Williams (all of Ozark, AL); Bonus

Grandchildren Mi'anna Kimbrough, Layla Kimbrough, Jaiden Kimbrough, Alanni Williams, Marcus Williams Jr. and Eli Gordon (all of Ozark, AL). Nephews Sha'Tek Yates and Isaiah Yates (all of

Brooklyn, NY) and Jayson Williams (Ozark, AL). Special Aunt Barbara Deese (Brooklyn, NY) Aunt Betty Hardesty, Aunt Terma (James) Dubose, Aunt Maevon (Coley) and Aunt Linda (Anthony)

Roberson. A host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.