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Calvin Lee Yates

August 09, 1963 - April 01, 2018

Calvin Lee Yates, 54, of Check went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2018. Calvin (aka Mr. Goodwrench) enjoyed racing and working on cars. He was very loved and will be missed by his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father GW Yates. Survived by his son: Aiden Yates. Mother: Liz Yates. Two Brothers and Sister-in-Laws: Willie Yates(Jennifer), Kenny Yates(Stephanie). Two Sisters and Brother-in-Laws: Angie Muncy(Josh), Donna Wood(Dexter). Seven Nieces: Amanda Sowder (Jeremy), Sierra Muncy, Taylor Wood, Abbey Yates, Hannah Yates, Karly Yates, Olivia Yates. Two Nephews: Tyler Wood, Presley Yates. Several Aunts and Uncles. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Wednesday April 4, 2018 at Stonewall House of Prayer with Pastor Dan Whitlock officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call after 6pm on Tuesday April 3, 2018 at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6-8pm. Online condolences may be made at http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com or on Facebook @gardnerfuneralhomefloyd. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home.


Guest book

Frank and Eve Rierson

Check VA
April 02, 2018

I've known Calvin all my life. I surely will miss him, he was a good friend. I'll never forget him. My prayers go out to his family.God bless.


Dawn M Thompson

Roanoke, Va
April 02, 2018

My prayers are for peace and comfort during this very difficult time. Calvin was sweet and loving. I have many fond memories of all of us growing up together as cousins. He truly will be missed by family and friends. Love each one of you!!


Becky Moran


April 02, 2018

Sorry for your loss


John and Mychelle Gregg

Check ,va
April 03, 2018

Calvin was a very good friend ,he will be missed .Our thoughts and prayers go out to his son and family.


Mark Gearheart

Christiansburg va
April 21, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Calvin was a good mechanic. Prayers for whole family. I just read about today.