Theodore (Ted) Yates
SEARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1301 Neal Metcalf Road, Enterprise, AL 36330Viewed: 1625
Posted by: MikeThompson
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334-393-2273 or 334-347-2517
Date: May 27 2014 12:56 PM
Theodore (Ted) Yates passed away at his home on May 24th after a long illness. He was 73 years old. A graveside service was held on May 27th at 11:00AM at Mobile Memorial Gardens in Mobile, Alabama with his brothers officiating.
Ted was born in Prichard, Alabama to the late Dale and Louise Yates. He graduated from Vigor High School and attended Auburn University on an R.O.T.C. scholarship. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Ted was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Army Corps of Engineers. He completed his Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at the University Of Missouri School Of Mines. Ted was a career Army Officer and served two tours in Vietnam. During his career he applied and was granted a regular Army commission. He was a life-time member of the American Society of Military Engineers as well as the American society of Civil Engineers. He also had his Professional Engineer’s License.
Ted loved soccer and was instrumental in bringing it to the YMCA in 1979. He was the first Enterprise High School soccer coach in 1997.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Laraine (Larry) Yates, a daughter, Sandi (Chad) Moreau, son Timothy, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 3 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, and 4 great grandchildren. His parents and 2 sisters predeceased him.
A special thank you to Day Spring Hospice for the loving care they gave him. Jeanette Shelton you were a blessing! The flowers and gifts the volunteers brought each month brightened his days. Brenda Baker you were our angel for the past 3 years. Words cannot express our thankfulness! Richard Pipkin you were his dearest friend. Thank you for your love, support, and friendship all these years!
Ted loved God, his family, his country, Auburn football, the YMCA and soccer.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com.
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