Joel P. Yates, age 54, of Fouke, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born May 25, 1966 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Doyle J. and JoAnn Cozzetto Yates.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Jesse Yates.

Joel is survived by his wife Elisha Yates; children, Hunter Yates-Fuselier, Christian N. Anderson, Andrew D. Anderson, Alexandria N. Anderson; three brothers, John Yates and Melissa, Jim Yates and Cherie, Jeff Yates and Kim and many nieces, nephews and cousins that love him very much.

Family will hold a graveside memorial 2:00pm Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Sweet Home Cemetery.

We also invite you to express your public condolences at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com or private Letters of Love at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com/page/letters-of-love.