Clintwood, VA – Ira Gotte Jr. “Thumper”, age 39 of the Lake Road, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center. Born in Abingdon, VA, he was a son of Ira and Irene Yates Gotte. He was of the Baptist faith, was a 1999 graduate of Haysi High school, and member of the HHS marching band, choir, and golf team. He had worked at Hardees and also was a little league umpire. Thumper was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Fred and Vina Yates, and paternal grandparents, Herbert and Percila Gotte.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Deana (John) Whitner of Haysi, nieces, Faith Whitner (Michael Coffman), Jerri Whitner (Blake Gullett). and Addison Whitner (Sam Oh) of Haysi, and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Haysi Funeral Home with John Whitner and Doug Smith officiating. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 30 at the Logan and Fred Yates Cemetery, Haysi, VA. Pallbearers will be Buck Yates, Luke Yates, Chris Yates, Bear Mullins, Russell Lance Jr., John Whitner, Wayne O’quinn, and Wes O’quinn. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Huff and District 11 umpires, Faith, Jerri, and Addison Whitner. A visitation will be held Sunday starting at 5:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.haysifuneral.com. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.