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Jimmy Paul Yates

Jimmy Paul Yates, 79, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Southeast Health, following an extended illness.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2026, at Ashford City Cemetery with Pastor Dean Moore & Gary Yates officiating with Glover Funeral Home & Crematory of Dothan directing.

Jimmy was born July 3, 1947, in Panama City to the late Litten & Joyce Alma (Majors) Yates. He spent the early years of his life there and was 1965 graduate of Rutherford High School. Jimmy attended Wallace Community College earning a degree in Data Programming. Following college, he began working for Mack Electric as a Data Processing Manager, before later moving back to Panama City, where he served in the same role for the City of Panama City. Jimmy enjoyed watching his favorite tv shows, collecting stamps, wood working, and was known for teaching all of his grandchildren how to swim. He was a faithful member of Watermark Church and actively participated in the Loop group.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 58 years, Judy Yates; and his two sisters, Sandra Tidwell & Gayle Hoffman.

He is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer Ducker (Scott) of Dothan, and Ginger Sanders (Dwayne) of Webb; his five grandchildren, Hayden Bostick (John) of Headland, Zach Burkett of Newville, Jordan Sanders of Mobile, Morgan Watkins (Derek) of Dothan, and Whitney Davis (Gabe) of Taylor; his seven great-grandchildren, Eva Cate Mullen, Carson Bailey, Brady Watkins, Grant Watkins, Riley Douglas, Sophia Douglas, and Gabby Davis; his brother, Gary Yates (Lisa) of Tallahassee, FL; and several nieces & nephews.

The family would like to express their love and appreciation for Jimmy friends at Watermark Church in Loop Group and the Traditional Service.