James Weldon Yancey
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James Weldon Yancey
85 a resident of Farmington, went to be with his Lord on February 9, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born December 11, 1926 in Arkadelphia, the son of Hallie Scott and Bertha Mageldne Fendly Yancey.
He departed this life in exchange for a more glorious and eternal life. His departure follows a 16 year encounter with Alzheimer's, during which his wife of 68 years devotedly cared for him at home. James served in the United States Army during WWII, he worked as a supply clerk for 30 years for the V.A. Hospital in Fayetteville. He was a member of the Farmington Baptist Church. He was a gentleman farmer, enjoying livestock and gardening. He left not a great inheritance, but a great legacy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Tommy and Ronald; four brothers, Bob, Orby, Carroll and R.T., and one grandson, Levi Reece.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Verna Yancey; one son, Charles Yancey and his wife, Darla of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; two daughters, Billie Jean Harger and her husband, Larry of Havanna, Arkansas, and Brenda Yancey of Farmington, Arkansas; one brother, Bill Yancey of Lincoln, five sisters, Marilyn Runyard of Arkadelphia, Virginia Walker and Elaine Bible both of Farmington, Martha Tucker of Maysville, And Linda Henderson of Bentonville. nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
85 a resident of Farmington, went to be with his Lord on February 9, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born December 11, 1926 in Arkadelphia, the son of Hallie Scott and Bertha Mageldne Fendly Yancey.
He departed this life in exchange for a more glorious and eternal life. His departure follows a 16 year encounter with Alzheimer's, during which his wife of 68 years devotedly cared for him at home. James served in the United States Army during WWII, he worked as a supply clerk for 30 years for the V.A. Hospital in Fayetteville. He was a member of the Farmington Baptist Church. He was a gentleman farmer, enjoying livestock and gardening. He left not a great inheritance, but a great legacy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Tommy and Ronald; four brothers, Bob, Orby, Carroll and R.T., and one grandson, Levi Reece.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Verna Yancey; one son, Charles Yancey and his wife, Darla of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; two daughters, Billie Jean Harger and her husband, Larry of Havanna, Arkansas, and Brenda Yancey of Farmington, Arkansas; one brother, Bill Yancey of Lincoln, five sisters, Marilyn Runyard of Arkadelphia, Virginia Walker and Elaine Bible both of Farmington, Martha Tucker of Maysville, And Linda Henderson of Bentonville. nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
the Farmington Baptist Church, Farmington, Arkansas. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Visitation
2:00 pm
the Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
South, Row 03 69, Space 220
General
Dec 11, 1926
Feb 9, 2012
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Tributes
Aunt Vern, Brenda, Charles and Jean please know we are praying for you. Love Karen
Karen Cunningham - Neice
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy Templeton Wilson - Classmate Of Charles
Sorry to hear of Uncle James's death. Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone.
Jerry & Debbie Yancey - Nephew
I am sorry I won't get to be at the funeral. I know James is with the Lord now so how can we do anything but rejoice he is whole again! I love you all.
Martha Tucker
Dear Yancey family, I've known and loved you for many years. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers during this time of sorrow. What a handsome family James had! Coylene Gaither Wells
Coylene Gaither Wells - Friend
It is with my most heartfelt sympathy that I am writing this. My prayers are with you all I know the only true comfort we can feel during these times is knowledge that your loss now, is heaven's gain. Uncle James was the epitome of a 'good guy' and will be missed. May the Lord comfort you during this terrible time.
Cherry Jo Long - Neice
I worked with Jim at the VA. He was a wonderful man and will trully be missed. My prayers are with his family.
Jacque Long - Aquaintance
Vern,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one!!
The Lord will be with you to get you thru this hard time.
Love, Jane
Jane Yancey - Sister-In-Law
It is with my deepest sympathy to Vern and the family that i write this. I pray that God gives you all the strength to get through this and keeps His arms wrapped around you for comfort.
Cindy Yancey Turner - Niece
Sorry I will not be able to attend as I am not feeling well and have to see the DR. @9:15. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I hope to visit with you soon. BettyRuth Walker
Betty Ruth Walker - Long Time Friend And Church Member
Sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Woodward - Farmington Veterinary Clinic
I remember James from time at Little Elm, I pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort the family. Robert
Robert Dennis - Family Friend
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God be with you all.
Thelma (phelan) Eiland - School Mate Of Ron, Charles, Jean, Brend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
the Farmington Baptist Church, Farmington, Arkansas. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Visitation
2:00 pm
the Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
South, Row 03 69, Space 220
General
Dec 11, 1926
Feb 9, 2012
85
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