Thomas Clifton Yates

Thomas Clifton Yates, 64, McNut Ave. of Princeton, West Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 08, 2015. He was born on October 22, 1950 in Elkhorn, West Virginia to the late Clifton Young Yates and Mary Helen Blevins Yates. He was a 1969 graduate of Northfork High School and worked in the mining industry for most of his adult life. Survivors Include: His daughter: Rachel Yates of Lerona, West Virginia One Sister: JoAnn Miller and husband Alvin of Princeton, West Virginia One Brother: Terry Yates and wife Stephanie Yates of Arnett, West Virginia Private memorial service will be held at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield (Bluewell), WV with Ministers Terry Yates and Clifton Yates officiating the service. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.