Bro. Kerry Yates, 77, of Columbia, KY passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1948, in Adair County, Ky to the late Bro. James Woodruff "Jim" and Ruby Lonie Bradshaw Yates.

Bro. Yates was the pastor for over 48 years at House Up on a Rock Tabernacle Church, worked at IMO Industries for 30 years, construction for 15 years and as well as enjoyed preaching the gospel and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife 58 Years Patricia Yates of Columbia, KY; two children Dennis Yates (Meggin) and Felicia VanArsdale (Todd) both of Columbia, KY; four grandchildren Erin Brockman (Dustin), Cody Yates (Rylee Beard), Schyler VanArsdale (Caitlyn), and Quinton VanArsdale; one step grandchild Molly Hadley: and one great granddaughter Georgia Rose Yates.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm, Thursday July 3, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00am, Thursday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Larry Brown and Bro. James Clayton will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Dr. Van Giles, Schyler VanArsdale, Quinton VanArsdale, Louis VanArsdale, Hack Williamson, and Mark Bradshaw.