John Martin Yates, Jr., 73 of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Columbia.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM Monday July 2, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, with visitation to be held from 9:00 – 11:00 AM Monday at the church.

There will be another visitation from 2:00 – 3:00 PM on Monday, July 9, 2018 at St. Stephen gym in Indian Creek, MO. The burial of Ashes will take place at 3:00 PM Monday July 9, 2018 at St. Stephen Cemetery in Indian Creek, following the visitation.

John was born on March 24, 1945 in Hannibal, the son of John Martin, Sr. and Josephine (Pike) Yates.

On September 5, 1970 in Monroe City, John married Kathleen Conboy, and she survives.

Along with his wife, Kathleen, John is survived by his children, Craig Yates (Christie) of Bloomington, IL, Kelly Bivens (Brandon) of Columbia, Julie Ruggiero (Chris) of Columbia, Jared Yates (Tara) of St. Charles; grandchildren, Corey Arndt, Matt Arndt, Josie Bivens, Isabelle Yates, Gabrielle Yates, C.J. Ruggiero, Will Bivens, Annabelle Yates; siblings, Sister Michelle Yates, of St. Louis, Anne Gander of Monroe City, Lowell Yates (Pam) of Quincy; many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents John was preceded in death by an infant son, Corey Yates, and a brother-in-law, Paul Gander.

John graduated from Holy Rosary High School, then attended the University of Missouri. John loved fishing at the family farm and spending time with his family. He worked and retired from UPS after 31 years of service.

Memorial donations are suggested to the St. Stephen Cemetery or the Holy Rosary Cemetery both of Monroe City, in care of Fenton Funeral Chapel 104 S. Collier Centralia, MO 65240.