Lawrence "Pete" Yates Jr.

August 24, 1953 - October 7, 2021

Lawrence “Pete” Robert Yates, Jr., of Lake, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at McLaren Bay Medical Center in Bay City. Pete was born the son of the late Lawrence Robert and Marion (Hubble) Yates, Sr. on August 24, 1953 in Flint. He was united in marriage to Laurie Ann Cousino on September 4, 1986. Pete had worked as a Tattoo Artist by trade having owned Outlaw Tattoo’s. In his free time he enjoyed putting together model cars and working on antique automobiles; one of his favorite was the 1967 Econoline Pickup truck he redid. Pete is survived by his wife Laurie; children Alysha (Timothy Poloskey, Sr.) Yates of Clare and Justin Yates of Lake, his siblings Jeff (Lynn) Yates of Reed City, Jay Yates of Arkansas, Joel Yates of Florida, Joy Yates of Tennessee, Jody Yates of Midland and June Yates of Florida as well as grandchildren Dominick Yates, Timothy Poloskey, Jr., Hayden Yates and Joslynn Poloskey. He was predeceased by three infant triplet boys, Jonathan Lee, Dale Thomas and Lawrence Robert III. In keeping with the family’s wishes cremation has taken place with a Celebration of Life gathering to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to help with final expenses. Arrangements were handled by the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home.