Herbert Wayne Yates, age 78, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at his residence. Born in Anderson, SC on April 2, 1938, he was the son of the late John C. Yates and the late Lillian Shaw Yates. He retired from Singer, which is now known as Ryobi. Herbert was a member of Faith Memorial Tabernacle, where he was the music coordinator. He is survived by his loving wife, Alma Jean Loggins Yates; his children, John Wayne Yates (Lesa), of Starr, SC, Herbert M Yates (Jill), of Boiling Springs, SC, and Rosemary Yates (Michael), of Anderson, SC; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Thamer Yates; and one sister, Audrey Chasteen. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016, at Faith Memorial Tabernacle at 2:00 p.m. with Reverends Mike Harrell and Mack Gilliam and Chaplain Alan Poe officiating. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Samantha and Patriot Hospice for the wonderful support and care shown to Herbert during his time of need. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Visitation Sunday, October 9, 2016 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Monday, October 10, 2016 2:00PM Faith Memorial Tabernacle 290 W. Point Dr. Anderson, SC 29624 Final Resting Place South Lawn Memorial Gardens 1350 Flat Rock Rd. Starr, SC 29684