Abingdon, VA – Randall Dean Yates, age 41, passed on Friday, August, 29, 2014, at Johnson City Medical Center. Randy is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Houchins of Cedar Bluff, VA; daughter, Jullian (Tyler) Evans of Princeton, WV; brother, Mark (Marsha) Ferguson; sister, Lisa (Dave) White; aunt, Janet Duker; three dedicated friends, Steve Christian, Fred Houchins, and Kenny Stiltner; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Yates will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 6, 2014, at the Church of New Beginnings in Cedar Bluff, VA with Pastor Danny Houchins officiating. The family of Mr. Yates is being cared for by Farris Cremation & Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700. www.farrisfuneralservice.com