Thomas "Brent" Yates, 58, of Clements, MD died January 25, 2007 in St. Mary's Nursing Center. Born May 17, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Joseph Louis and Nettie Tennyson Yates. He is survived by his brothers and sisters J. Lewis Yates, John B. Yates, Donie Alvey, Georgia Nelson and Winnie Kopacko all of Clements, MD, Jeannette Foley of North Palm Beach, FL and Linda Williams of Loveville, MD. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Jake Yates, Evelyn Clarke and Dale Yates. He was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident who loved to play softball, guitar, and drums and was a HUGE fan of Elvis Presley. He also loved all types of hats.

The family received friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home on Monday, January 29, 2007. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church where Fr. Keith Woods officiated. Pallbearers were Roy Williams, Darren Alvey, Chris Yates, Brian Russell, David Burroughs and Dale Yates.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P. O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.