John Yancey Obituary
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Mike graduated from Castle High School. He retired from Millmade, Inc., where he worked for many years as a shop foreman. Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Grant Yancey; son, John M. Yancey, Jr.; grandsons, Jeremiah Yancey and Ryan Jillson; granddaughter, Kaylee (Hayden) Keese; great grandchildren, Wyatt, Phoebe, Everly and Lorelai; siblings, Alan (Debi) Yancey, Cathy (Ron) Crannick, Janet (Jack) Jenkins, Betty Turner, Jesse (Pam) Yancey and Amy Teare; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Private services will be held at a later date. Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel is handling his arrangements.
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Beth Lasher
May 6, 2023
My heart goes out to the Yancey family. Good memories of being neighbors and riding the bus together for so many years. It was a good neighborhood to grow up in and so glad we were there together. I know you´ll miss Mike, wait for the happy meeting later. God bless, Beth Lasher, Bender.
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Linda Collins
May 5, 2023
Mike was my brother in law and my Supervisor at Millmade. Our family has many fond memories of Mike. May he rest in peace.
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