Larry Joseph Yates

Larry Joseph Yates, 72 of Cobden, Illinois lost his battle to cancer on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 4:55am at his home surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on September 18, 1947 in Detroit, Mi., to Joseph Highland Yates and Neda Monica (Wilder) Yates. He married Sheila Shadowens on November 26, 2013.Larry is survived by his wife and best buddy Sheila of Cobden, IL; his daughter Lisa Marie Yates and two stepsons, Bronson and Branden Shadowens, along with three granddaughters, Katelyn, Kinnley and Logan all of Cobdenk 3 sisters, Susan Denise Yates of Las Vegas, NV, Mary Ann Yates of Martin, TN, and Lori Lucille Albers (Myron) of Alto Pass, IL; nieces and nephews, Amy M. Martindale, Heather R. Toler (Roddy), Timothy Free Yates Jr. (Kami) and Jonathan C. Albers.He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Neda Yates, his brother Timothy Free Yates, his Son Larry Joseph Yates Jr., and his nephew Daniel J. Yates, all of Cobden IL.Larry attended Allen Park High School and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1965, retiring as a Sargent E-5. During his career in the Corps he served in the Vietnam War and received commendations and badges for Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship, Good Conduct Medals, Navy Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit and the Gallantry Cross. He attended the United States Military Police and Provost Marshall General Schools for Criminal and Drug Investigations.Following his Vietnam Service, Larry served as a Marine Recruiter and worked for his family's business, Gulf Service Station and Woodmere Auto Parts in Detroit, Mi., Cobden and ending in Anna, IL, prior to his retirement.Larry was affiliated with the Elks Club and lifetime member of Carroll P. Foster VFW post 3455. He also shared his passion for golf with his son Larry Jr. and a few close golfing friends. He golfed at Union County and Stone Creek Country Clubs along with annual trips to courses from Michigan to Alabama.In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Cobden High School Golf Athletics and Carroll P. Foster VFW post 3455.Due to current health concerns, private graveside services with military honors for Larry Joseph Yates will be held at Ebenezer Hall Cemetery in Lick Creek.Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements