Saturday, November 3, 2018

KJ Yates


Kenneth Lee “KJ” Yates Jr, 27, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Oklahoma City, OK.  KJ was born January 10, 1991 in Poteau, OK to Kenneth Sr. & Melissa (Harris) Yates.  He was preceded in death by his mother & brother, Caine. 

          Survivors include his parents, Kenneth SR. & Lora Arnold Yates; sister Jasmine Arnold & Kyle Pierson; brothers, Koby & Keaton Yates; nephew, Kameron Pierson; aunts, Amy Cutler-Gray, Billie Wilson, Susie Rhodes, Teresa West, Ramona Kichler, Pam Steveson, Sarah Kroth, Brenda Stephens, Arlene Arneecher; uncle, Sonny Yates; grandmother, Mary Tyler & Walter Arnold; puppy, Ginger; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Bokoshe School with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating.  Interment will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Daniel Venable, Kyle Pierson, Justin Bradley, John Ross Christenberry, Earl Caldwell, Blake Harmon, Willie Stephens & Krysten Pierson.

          The family will be at the funeral home in Poteau on  Monday from  5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

In lieu of flowers please donate to: Courageous Faces Foundation, 7495 E. Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO  80111 or online at: www.courageousfacesfoundation.org. or The Phoenix Society, 525 Ottawa Ave. NW Front, Grand Rapids, MI  49503

         

6 comments:

Wendy Beam said...

K.J. you will be greatly missed... I never seen you without that beautiful and somewhat mischievous smile on your face. You will always be an inspiration to so many people. But we are greedy people and we love you and can't stand to be without you. But God overruled us and took you home so fly high with those Angels my boy. P.S. if you don't mind keep a watch out for us that left here to carry on without you.My memories of you are something I'll always cherish and love.

Unknown said...

Our thoughts and prayers to all of KJ's family and friends. His strength and resilience always amazed me. Definitely the strongest person I have ever met. Not just physically, but emotionally too. I keep imagining the reunion he is having with all those that have gone before him, and that he is completely pain free. That brings joy to my heart. Kenny, Laura and Family, we pray for God's comforting embrace to surround you and bring you peace. You are not alone in this journey, please remember that. Love to you all.

Jami, Don and Family

Unknown said...

Kj definitely gonna miss that smile of yours and always trying to make me feel better even when u was sick tears are falling for a little bit of sadness but yet happiness bc u are finally back with melissa and kandy caine love u kj and prayers for everyone

Anonymous said...

I met this guy in 2004 over the years I watched him grow into someone with more heart and will than about anyone I can think of. I will always remember Kenneth and the many breathing treatments that I gave him.He always seemed to have a smile even when I knew he didnt want to.
He blessed me maany times and Im going to miss knowing hes still around but oh boy hes kicking his heels up now Ill bet.
To all his family God Bless and you are in my prayers

Unknown said...

Dear KJ i don't know where to begin you where a joy to so many and loved by all as i sit here today and see the pain your father and mom Lora and brothers and sister and all your family going threw becouse of missing you my heart breaks. KJ i love and you memories will live on in so many lifes and you taught so many no matter how hard life is you fight even harder and never give up . The battle is never over till the day the Lord calls us home. Love to all God bless battle on

Chris Flint said...

Pete and I are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We know that K.J. is healthy and happy in Heaven and is your newest Angel now.

With much love,

Chris & Pete Flint