- Bobby G. Yearton, age 84, of Joplin, passed away on Monday December 5, 2016 at his home, following an illness.
Bobby was born on April 24, 1932 in Commerce, Ok., the son of the late Robert Lee and Winnie Elizabeth (Small) Yearton. He has been a lifelong area resident. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years. He married Lillian June VanAmber on September 9, 1952. Together they raised three children. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for the city of Joplin.
He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, Lillian Yearton, four brothers and three sisters. Bobby is survived by one son, Steve Yearton and wife Jeanne, Joplin; two daughters, Diana Haines and husband David, Joplin, and Susan Randles and husband Mitch, Temple, Tx.; nine grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Mason-Woodard Chapel. Pastor Tim Wright will officiate. Burial will be in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Scott Yearton, Shawn Yearton, Chris Yearton, Jeff Haines, Mark Sease, and Kevin Randles.
The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
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1932 - 2016 (84 years)
