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The 1960 valedictorian of Glouster High School, he graduated from Ohio University in 1964. He served in the US Army for 2 years as part of the 949th Medical Detachment, where he was stationed at Walter Reed Medical Center and Okinawa, Japan. For the next 30 years he worked for the Ohio Department of Health, where he met his wife Phyllis, and the Ohio EPA, retiring in 1996. He was an avid hunter and fisher, loved reading, doing crosswords, researching genealogy, and raising miniature horses. He loved children and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Phyllis (2008), whom he married in 1967.
He is survived by his daughter, Jill (Ralph) Galvan, of Cosmos, MN; twin sons, Mike Yerian of Athens and Jon (Erin) Yerian of Delaware, OH; son, Steven (Heather) Yerian of Athens; eight grandchildren, Kayla, twins Jace and Alexa, Joseph, Annie, Lizzy, Zelie, and Matthew; four siblings, Ronald (Judith) Yerian of Lancaster, Gretchen Yerian of Newcomerstown, Kenneth (Dolly) Yerian of Glouster, and Mary Jane (Thomas) Campbell of West Union, Ohio.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday April 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, with Father Jeremiah Hann as celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home, Athens, where a Vigil for the Deceased will be at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by KT Crossen Post 21 American Legion and VFW Post 9893 Honor Guards. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. James Yerian
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Diane Shafer
April 9, 2025
I am sorry for the loss of your father. Your mother and I were partners for Eucharistic Adoration many years ago and I enjoyed her so much and it was heartbreaking when she passed. I pray they are dancing together with the angels. God bless you all.
Rose Lieb
April 5, 2025
My condolences. Rose (Sikorski) Lieb, reynoldsburg. Sorry for your loss. Gretchen
Rex Cheadle
April 3, 2025
To the Family of James,
He was a kind man who bought hay from me for years. He will be missed and we wish you peace and comfort during your time of loss.
Rex Cheadle and Family
Albany, Ohio
Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum
March 31, 2025
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of James Yerian, give you peace, comfort and strength
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten...
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US Army Veteran, James Yerian, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Deborah and David Ogg
March 30, 2025
Had the privilege of knowing Jim since 1967 as my brother in law. He was a wonderful man. It was my blessing to have known him.
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