Hugh E. Yates, 90, of Waco passed away Tuesday, May 25 at his residence. Services will be 10:30 am Friday June 4, at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Crawford Cemetery. Mr. Yates was born March 14, 1920 in Whitener, Arkansas to Larence Beecher and Fannie Mary (Sharp) Yates. He served in the Army, worked at Owen-Illionis Glass Plant for many years and was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his sister Nell Helka of Waco; niece Jan Hopper and nephew Jim Hopper. Memorials may be made to Fuzzie Friends.