Isaac H. Yates Jr., of Bradenton, Fla., died March 15, 2021, with his loving family by his side in the Inn at Freedom Village, Bradenton, Fla. He was the husband of the late Grace Anna (Frederick) Yates for 30 years. He was the son of the late Grace (Tomlinson) and Isaac H. Yates Sr.

He worked for Ralston Purina for 37 years, retiring as district manager in 1990. Known by colleagues and customers as “Mr. Purina,” or “Ike,” he earned career distinction for sales excellence and customer service.

In retirement he 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.

He was a lifelong member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus.

He is survived by sons, Issac W. and his wife, Michele of Blaine, Minn. and Robert C. and his wife, Sharon, of California; daughters, Sandra A. and her husband, Joseph Kotsch, of Bradenton, Fla., Brenda L. and her husband, Robert Major, of Tallmadge, Ohio, Grace Kathryn and her husband, Jeffrey Feather, of Sarasota, Fla., Debora L. and husband, Carl Shankweiler, of Lake City, Fla., and Kim D. and her husband, Ronald Accidio, of Macungie; a sister, Grace Tanner, of Richboro; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, William; sisters, Margaret, Dorothy McDonough, Pearle Bennet; a granddaughter, Brianne Grace Burger.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus.

Services are private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.