George Washington Yates Jr.
January 24, 1932 - April 6, 2021
George Washington Yates, Jr., 89, of Florence, died Tuesday April 6, 2021. Born and raised in Ewing, NJ to the late George Washington Yates, Sr. and Emma Inman Yates. George lived in New Egypt, Browns Mills and Columbus before moving to Florence 10 years ago. He served our country honorably during the Korean War. He was a member of the Bordentown Presbyterian Church. A master carpenter, George built his own home in Columbus in which he was very proud. He was employed with Julius Gross Decorators in Princeton for over 30 years. George was pre deceased by his wife of 30 years, Marian Archibald and his sisters Alva Hart of Titusville, NJ and Dolores Witkowski of Morrisville, PA and their spouses Edwin and Steve. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Georgeanna "Gigi" and Stephen Van Hise and many nieces, nephews and friends. There were no calling hours and all services were private under the direction of the Murphy Funeral Home, 936 Parkway Ave., Ewing, NJ.
George Washington Yates, Jr., 89, of Florence, died Tuesday April 6, 2021. Born and raised in Ewing, NJ to the late George Washington Yates, Sr. and Emma Inman Yates. George lived in New Egypt, Browns Mills and Columbus before moving to Florence... View Obituary & Service Information