Jimmie Lee Yankaway was born on March 31, 1961, in Osceola AR to the late John Thomas Yankaway and Rebecca Branch. At the age of 61 he passed away on January 31, 2023, at his home in Blytheville, AR. Mr. Yankaway was a factory worker.
He was preceded in death by his parents John Thomas Yankaway and Rebecca Branch; one daughter Shricca Yankaway; two brothers Derrick Yankaway and John Yankaway Jr.
He survived by his wife Margaret Yankaway of Blytheville; one son Tylon King of Forrest City, AR; two daughters Roslyn Harris of Wilson, AR and Roxie Wilson of Conway,AR; three brothers Robert Yankway of Minneapolis, MN, Donald and Aaron Yankaway both of Osceola, AR; five sisters Mary Yankaway of San Antonio,TX, Sandra Yankaway of Blytheville, Angie Yankaway of Osceola, Annie Yankaway of Osceola, and Melinda Yankaway of Marion, AR; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A visitation service will be Saturday, February 11,2023 at Greater Macedonia M.B. Church in Wilson from 1Pm to 2PM and the funeral service will follow at 2PM with Pastor Bryant Whitted officiating. Wilson Funeral Home of Blytheville will conduct the services