Thomas "Tommy" Oliver Yates, Sr., 68, of Cabot, peacefully left this earth and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born April 14, 1950 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to the late James Merle and Polly Ann Anderson Yates. He attended Midway School and graduated from Cabot High School. Tommy chose to proudly serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army. His deployment included Panama and time in the Vietnam War. During his time in the service Tommy achieved many awards. After his time in the service, he worked at Vertac and installed fire protection sprinkler systems as a pipefitter. Tommy was an avid hunter, loved gardening, woodworking and horses but nothing was more precious to him then spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Oliver Yates, Jr.; his brother, Richard A. Yates and his sister, Janet A. Strickland Yates.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cindy Yates of Cabot; his two daughters, Jennifer O. Yates and Amanda Yates of North Little Rock; his son, Cody (Courtney) Yates of Hinesville, Georgia; his step-daughters, Monica (Richard) Ray-Carter of Lonoke, Melanie (Jose) Sanchez of Cabot, Michele (Jon) Blum of Cabot, eleven grandchildren and one on the way.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 4325 Mt. Tabor Road, Lonoke with Pastor Robbin Haley officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery, Furlow. Pallbearers will be Cody Yates, Hunter Yates, Olie Yates, Josh Graham, Adam Fletcher, and Jason Fletcher. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Yates, W. L. Yates, Bill Yates and Clint Lemay. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the funeral home. The family wants to extend a special thanks to the Hematology/Oncology and Palliative Care Team at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock for their genuine care and support. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service (501) 941-7888. www.thomasfuneralservice.com