Jimmy Hayes Yeager

of West Helena, AR

January 10, 1936 - April 12, 2021

Jimmy Hayes Yeager, age 85, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. He was born January 10, 1936 in Lexington, Mississippi to the late Inez Grantham Yeager and David Yeager. Jimmy was a member of Church of God of Prophecy, a truck driver for over 24 years and he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an auxiliary deputy sheriff for Phillips County with the civil defense for many years.

He is survived by his two sons, Ricky Yeager of Walls, Mississippi and Chris Yeager, Sr. (Tina) of West Helena, Arkansas; daughter, Sharon Yeager Griffin (Steve) of Lexa, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Anthony Yeager, Kelli Mallard, Candice Griffin, Amanda Holt, Jeremy Newsom, Tyler Yeager, Christopher Yeager and Daniel Yeager; 16 great grandchildren; seven great- great grandchildren; a host of other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Pauline Yeager; parents; two brothers, Mac Yeager and Harvey Yeager; sister, Gladys Gregory.

A funeral service for Mr. Jimmy Hayes Yeager will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Roller-Citizens Chapel. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Brother Robert Davis will officiate.

Pallbearers are Tyler Yeager, Christopher Yeager, Michael Yeager, Jeremy Newsom, Tony Yeager and Terry Mallard.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.

Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is observing guidelines regarding COVID-19. We ask that all attendees please observe social distancing. When indoors or when social distancing cannot be observed, please wear a mask.


Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena,  AR 72390
4/14/2021 at 6-8:00 p.m.
Service
Chapel
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza Street
West Helena,  AR 72390
4/15/2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery/Interment
Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR 72390
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com