Jimmie Leon Yandell

Jimmie Leon Yandell obituary, Knoxville, TN

Jimmie Leon Yandell

Jimmie Yandell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville on Oct. 1, 2025.
Jimmie Leon Yandell of Maryville, Tennessee was born unto Eunice Wilkerson and Sherman Yandell on November 1, 1946 in Grady County, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully at his home with his cherished companion, Donna Mathis, by his side May 3, 2025 at the age of seventy-eight.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Yandell; brother-in-law, Eugene Foster; and granddaughter Leah Sack.
Left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Sarah (Alex) Dixon of Cape Coral, Florida; sons, Paul (Davina) of Spokane, Washington and Justin (Joleen) Yandell of Seymour, Tennessee; brother, Thomas (Barbara) Yandell of Yuma, Arizona; and sister, Sheron Foster of Olivehurst, California. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, Devin, Dominic, KC, Aarick, James, Nicholas, Tommy, Jacob, Abey, Konnor, Cody, Rily, and Sherman;1 great-grandchild, Henry, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Per his request, there will be no services.
Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the Yandell family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.gentrygriffey.com To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jimmie Leon Yandell, please visit our Tree Store.

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