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Elise Epperly
Howard And Pat Yates
December 27th, 2021
December 27th, 2021
The funeral will be on February 19th, 2022 at Victory Restoration Church located at 190 Bishops Gate Road in Christiansburg, VA at noon. Family requests that masks be worn. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Pat and Howard's name to the Pilot Community Center (4449 Brush Creek Road, Pilot, VA 24138).
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Renita Meredith
They were two special people. I was so glad l got to spend time with them at the Pancake Supper at Pilot Community Center. I never seen them unless they had a smile own their face. Love you Elsa and Randy
Trena French
Mr. Yates would literally hop off his bus to greet one of his special ed students in the afternoons. She lovingly nicknamed him bunny rabbit and bunny hopper because he was so enthusiastic when he greeted her! Another special ed student, a very underprivileged young man, said to me, "Mr. Yates is having a pizza party for us on his bus. His "job" of getting special ed students safety to school, back, and home again was a beautiful labor of love. He showed kindness, and the love of God! Great is his reward in heaven for helping so many people on earth!
Wanda Cunningham
Benny & I were neighbors with Pat & Howard back in the 70's. Benny was great friends with Pat's brother, David. Pat's mom Willa Dean & I car pooled with Gloria many years ago. They were all very special to me. Through the years we always stayed in touch and were so inspired by Howard & Pat's love of God, family, & community. We went to the same church for many years at Pilot & Oak Grove. Howard's smile when he talked about God or sang in church was infectious! Pat's loving & humble attitude inspired you to be more christlike. They both were truly a blessing in our lives & we will miss them so much. We will take comfort in knowing they are in heaven with Jesus and the angels! Love & prayers for all their family!
Charles Vest
It's hard to find the words to let you know how Sad we are feeling for the loss of our good friends and neighbors! We loved these two wonderful People! They were the Best of the Best! We know they are with our God and that they are okay and they are with each other! We're going to Miss Them! Love You!!
Roger And Mildred Lowe
We have known Pat and Howard as far back as Victory Gospel Singers. Went to church with them at Pilot and Olk Grove. They were such a blessing to us. Will never forget them.
Ron Smith
I’ve known Howard since 1974, great family and a true Christian. They will both be missed. I also worked with Their son Randy for the last 24 years. Praying for the family.
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