Mr. Albert Gene Yates, age 85, of McCaysville, GA passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 in the Hospice of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN.He worked as a bus driver for Bensalem Township and was an Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Yates.

He is survived by two daughters; Denise Yates Hyatt of McCaysville, GA and Valorie Yates of Japer, GA, brother; Joe Yates of Philadephia, PA, sister; Lucille Koestel of Philadelphia, PA, four grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Mr. Yates was cremated. He will be interred in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Pennsylvania at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.