Jimmy Yates

Pee Wee Rogers · Post by **Pee Wee Rogers** » 10 Apr 2006 1:29 pm

I'm not very good at this but, here goes.

Jimmy Yates a Steel player for many years in Nashville has passed.
He passed away last night in his sleep at the hospital.
He had suffered Parkinsons the past few years.
He played with many artist over the years and his wife Kathy played bass.
His services will be at;
Hendersonville Funeral Home
353 E. Main Street
Hendersonville, TN
Phone number 615-824-3855
I don't know how many Formulites knew Jimmy but, those of you who did, might want this information.
Thank you, Pee Wee Rogers

Tracy Sheehan · Post by **Tracy Sheehan** » 10 Apr 2006 5:41 pm

I sure was sorry to hear about Jimmy.He was a great steel player and person.MY son used to play drums in the band with Jimmy and Kathy.
I will e mail Kathy later.
RIP Jimmy. Tracy

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 10 Apr 2006 6:41 pm

This is so very sad, but should be moved to "Our Extended Family" Thanks Bobby Lee.
Ron Elliott

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 10 Apr 2006 8:51 pm

Jimmy and I were friends while he lived in Arizona and I visited his home in Nashville a couple of times. He and Kathy are great folks and we will miss Jimmy. Rest in Peace, old friend.

Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ

Stuart Basore · Post by **Stuart Basore** » 11 Apr 2006 3:26 pm

I am saddened by his passing. He was a good friend and I feel blessed to have known him since 1960 in Florida. MY best to Kathy and the rest of his family. Stu.

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 11 Apr 2006 8:22 pm

I was saddened to hear about my good friend Jimmy Yates. We have been good friends since about 1971 where I first met him in Phoneix, Arizona. I wrote more about Jimmy and Kathy in "Extended Family", and we were like family. Jimmy is at peace now.My condolences to Kathy. I will be contacting her soon....al

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