Isaac H. Yates, Jr, of Bradenton, FL, passed away March 15, 2021, with loving family by his side in the Inn at Freedom Village, Bradenton, FL.  Born in Newtown, PA, he was the son of the late Grace (Tomlinson) and Isaac H. Yates, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Grace Anna (Frederick) Yates, brother William Yates, sisters Margaret Yates, Dorothy McDonough, Pearle Bennet, and newborn granddaughter Brianne Grace Burger.

Surviving Isaac are his sons, Isaac W. Yates and wife Michele of Blaine, MN and Robert C. Yates and wife Sharon of CA; daughters, Sandra A. and husband Joseph Kotsch of Bradenton, FL, Brenda L. and husband Robert Major of Tallmadge, OH, Grace Kathryn and husband Jeffrey Feather of Sarasota, FL, Debora L. and husband Carl Shankweiler of Lake City, FL, and Kim D. and husband Ronald Accidio of Macungie. PA; sister, Grace Tanner of Richboro, PA; 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Isaac worked for Ralston Purina for 37 years, retiring as District Manager in 1990.  Known by colleagues and customers as "Mr. Purina", or "Ike", Isaac earned career distinction for sales excellence and customer service. A farm boy at heart, the lessons learned growing up on a dairy farm in southeast PA, instilled in Isaac an industrious work ethic, nurturing, and self-reliant spirit coupled with a profound love for the land.  His proclivity for story telling created vivid memories of his life on the farm that provided a cherished legacy for his family, friends, and future generations.

During their 30-year marriage, Isaac and his devoted and loving wife Grace raised 7 children, partnered in his business, and shared a mutual passion for family, travel, and gardening.  Even after Grace's untimely passing at 46 years young, Isaac continued to follow their shared gift of love for the beauty of nature and a green thumb, which has been passed on to their children and families.  In retirement, Isaac continued to pursue his love of family and travel, combining both in yearly journeys north and west to visit family, loved ones, friends and former colleagues.  Isaac was a lifelong member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus, PA.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or Faith Presbyterian Church, PA.