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Glenn Yates Obituary
Glenn E. Yates
June 22, 1933 - May 19, 2022
MIDDLEBURG, Florida - Glenn E. Yates, 88, of Middleburg, FL, passed away May 19, 2022. He was born, June 22, 1933, in McLean, IL, to the late Wilbur F. and Beulah Yates. Glenn was married to his wife, Charlene Yates for 67-years.
In addition to his beloved wife, Glenn is survived by his children: Steve Yates and wife, Susan of Bonaire, GA, Debra Yates, Orange Park, FL, Kelley Ganey and husband, Rick of Orange Park, FL; grandchildren: Matthew Ganey and wife, Emmalee, of Orange Park, FL, and Daniel Ganey of Jacksonville, FL. Recently, he was thrilled to welcome great-granddaughter, Ava Kate Ganey.
In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his stepmother, Hilma Yates; his brother, Jan Yates; and his beloved granddaughter, Sadie Yates.
Glenn proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a founding father of John A. Logan College where he worked for nearly 30-years before retirement. He was an avid fisherman and amateur radio operator, call sign K9OVG. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at his residence, 2527 Begonia Drive, Middleburg, FL 32068.
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Cindy Johnson
July 7, 2022
I had so much respect for Glenn. He was my teacher and later someone I worked with. My deepest sympathy.
Jerry & Karan Parmele
June 19, 2022
Our sincere sympathy to all!
Have fond memories of "Mr. Yates" when he taught Chemistry at Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School.
Marion G Barnaby
June 19, 2022
So sorry to learn Mr Yates had passed. When I returned from Viet Nam I went to John A Logan college where Mr Yates was my science Instuctor. He had a very special way of making you want to learn more. It was just so much fun to learn from Mr Yates.
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