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Marshall Alton Yates

February 27, 1925 - May 18, 2013
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Wednesday 5/22, 2:04 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Tuesday 5/21, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Marshall Yates, 88, of Lamesa Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Second Baptist Church in Lamesa with Rev. Ed Wegele , officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Gilbreath Funeral Home in Stanton.He was born February 27, 1925 in Ovalo, Texas to Pal and Sudie Yates and lived most of his life in Martin and Dawson County's. Marshall was a brave and passionate man who enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps when he was 17 years old and fought for our country's freedom on the sands of Iwo Jima. He was a hard working oilfield man and farmer, and also served as a peace officer in Martin and Dawson County's. He was a walking history book that enjoyed fishing and camping in his spare time.Marshall married the love of his life, Mozelle \Okey\ Bouldin May 22, 1943. She preceded him in death July 27, 2001. It's a comfort to know that on their 70th wedding anniversary they will be waltzing across Heaven.Marshall was extremely loving and proud of his family, daughter, Trudy Harrison and husband, Gary Harrison of Andrews; son, Dan Yates and wife, Pam Yates of Seminole; two sisters, Hazel Martin of Peoria, Illinois and Peggy Latty of Flomaton, Alabama; one brother, Sammy Yates and wife, Nancy of Tarzan; five grandchildren, Marshall \Rowdy\ Harrison and wife, Angie of Comanche, Rebecca Joiner and husband, Leland and Tessa Keling and husband, Korey all of Midland, Steven Yates of Hobbs, New Mexico and Cody Yates and wife, Leslie of Fort Drum, New York; ten great-grandchildren, Logan, Garrett, Jessie and Katie Joiner, Matt, Molly and Melanie Harrison, Karter and Addie Keling and Colton Casanova; and many loving nieces and nephews.He was also preceded in death by his parents, Sudie and Pal Yates; one son, Don Yates; and a sister, Stella Bob Yates.The family suggests memorials be made to jWest Texas Boys Ranch, 10223 Boys Ranch Road, San Angelo, Texas 76904-3665 or to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, P. O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79174-1890.Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Wednesday 5/22, 2:04 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Tuesday 5/21, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Marshall Yates, 88, of Lamesa Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Second Baptist Church in Lamesa with Rev. Ed Wegele , officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00Continue Reading

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Eva Tucker Allison left a message on June 26, 2013:
Dan & Pam and family. Praying for you and I know you are glad for his full life with you, you had! We that are born-again in Jesus can rest assured that we will all see each other again and pray this brings you peace. Love & Blessings to you, Eva
Bob & Jeanie Wicker left a message on May 21, 2013:
With our fondest memories of your Dad . You are in our prayers. Sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Diane Roberts Savage left a message on May 20, 2013:
I still wear the Gambler Stetson that Marshall gave me off the top of his head to wear on my senior trip when I was 18. I am now 51. He was such a sweet man and a wonderful friend to my father Joe Roberts. He was much loved and will be sorely missed.
ROBERT WILKERSON left a message on May 20, 2013:
Deepest condolences to all the family.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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