Mr. JT Yankaway Sr, made his heavenly transition from this world on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born in Ruleville, MS, on February 16, 1942, to the late Sam and Lerotha Yankaway Sr. Mr.Yankaway was a member of Greater Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, JT is preceded in death by one son, JT Yankaway Jr; one daughter, Teresa Tramble Kimbrough; three brothers, John Yankaway Sr., Willie B. Yankaway, and Johnny Yankaway; and three sisters, Annie Lee Branch, Berthtiall Pearson, and Dollie Mae Brown.
JT leaves to cherish his memory; He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Yankaway; four sons, Phillip (Rochelle) Yankaway of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ivory (Mary) Thomas of Osceola, Arkansas, Willie Bradley Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia, and Jerel (Sherrita) Yankaway of Memphis, Tennessee; five daughters, Annette Yankaway of Osceola, Arkansas, Tabitha Yankaway of Peoria, Illinois, Janet Childress of Trumann, Arkansas, Taffie (Maurice) Bell of Peoria, Illinois, and Nicole Wright of Marion, Arkansas; and one brother, Sam Yankaway Jr. of Wilson, Arkansas. He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren who will cherish his memory.