Ricky Dale Yates of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away on February 28, 2015 at his residence having reached the age of forty two years, six months, and nineteen days. He was born on August 9, 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri a son to Gerry (Yates) Sansoucie. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his mother Gerry Sansoucie and step-father Nolon of Hopewell, Missouri; two sons: Matt Yates and Dylan Yates of Lignite, North Dakota; sister-in-law Katherine Yates and niece Harlee Yates of Farmington, Missouri; and many other extended family members and friends. Ricky is preceded in death by his brother David Yates. Memorial visitation for Ricky will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM at the DeClue Family Funeral Home. All funeral arrangements have been cared for by the DeClue Family Funeral Home.