Yates, Marvin Paul

Marvin Paul Yates, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away into eternal rest on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Geneva Yates; sister-in-law; Linda Yates; and brother-in-law, Tommy Basham; along with several aunts and uncles. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his loving companion of 30 years, Ann Sarratt; daughter, Kathy Trump; brother, Reginald Lee Yates; and sister, Betty Yates Basham. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Misty Goodwin; great-granddaughters, Makaylee and Aubrey; along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Children of his companion, Shayna and Scott and many friends also survive. The family will receive friends at the Horne Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jube Burk and the Rev. Virgil McHone officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the nurses at the Vascular ICU for their care. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 10 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Online condolences maybe sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/roanoke/obituary.aspx?n=marvin-paul-yates&pid=167131614&fhid=10923#fbLoggedOut