Ernest Bruce Yates, age 60, of Liberty, KY passed away on Thursday July 2 ^nd , 2020 at his residence. He was born in Liberty, KY on June 25 ^th , 1960, a son of the late Kenneth and Deva Richardson Yates.

Bruce was the widower of Sylvia Coleman Yates who passed away on September 29 ^th , 2018.

Bruce was a Farm Hand.

Survivors include: Two Sisters: Mary Ann Long of Elkhorn, KY and Jeannie Carman of Kings Mountain, KY, Two Brothers: Pete Yates and Carl "Red" Yates both of Kings Mountain, KY, Nine Nieces and Nephews, His fur baby Andy and Special Neighbor: Linda Hill.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. on Sunday July 5 ^th , 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday July 6 ^th , 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Springs Cemetery.

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing