William "Bill" Yeates

William “Bill” Yeates, age 84 of San Angelo, TX passed away on December 6, 2022. Bill was born in Gibsonville, TX to Paul and Leona Yeates.

Bill graduated from Lufkin High School in 1956 and received a BS in Mathematics from the University of Houston after serving in the Air Force from 1956 – 1960. He worked as a Geophysicist in Houston, TX for many years. He married Barbara, the love of his life, in Houston, TX. Bill had many interests which included astronomy, archaeology, photography and as well as being a Pilot. He attained the rank of Lt. Col. in the Civil Air Patrol. He was a long time member of the Concho Valley Archaeology Society, the Experimental Aircraft Association, and the Concho Valley Photo Club. Bill was also the author of several books on Archaeo-Astronomy, Archaeology, History, and Aviation.

Bill is survived by his wife Barbara Yeates of San Angelo, TX; children, Becky Yeates of San Angelo, TX, Jenny Boyd of San Angelo, TX, Amy Shockley and husband Josh of Richmond, TX; grandchildren, Alex Boyd , Chris Boyd and Leilani Herrera of San Angelo, TX, Logan and Lincoln Shockley of Richmond, TX; and brother, Don Yeates of Centerville, TX. Preceding him in death is his brother Mike Yeates.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Knickerbocker Catholic Cemetery) in Knickerbocker, TX.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the Hospice of San Angelo.

Family and friends may share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Viewing

Sunday, December 11, 2022

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Graveside

Monday, December 12, 2022

1:00PM

Knickerbocker Catholic Cemetery 
FM 2335 
Knickerbocker, TX 76939