James "J.W." Yarber Atkins, Arkansas Obituary

James "J.W." Yarber

James “J.W.” Yarber, 72, of Dover, died Thursday, February 9 at the V.A. Hospital in Little Rock. He was born March 2, 1939 in Nogo the son of Liston and Oklia Pack Yarber. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, running his dogs and his iPhone. He was of the Assembly of God faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Eldie Lee “Maverick” and Clevon Yarber; and a sister, Ima Jean Reed. He is survived by his wife, Debra Yarber of Dover; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Kathy Yarber of Dover, Keith and Jeannie Yarber of Dover, Charles and Kari Yarber of Morrilton and Shawn and Dusti Yarber of Russellville; 12 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Regina Pack, Christine McNitch, Carolyn Wade and Wanda Campbell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 14 at Hector Assembly of God. Burial is in Rock Springs Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6-8:00 PM Monday at Lemley Chapel. Pallbearers are David Wagler, Dylan Yarber, Devin Yarber, Chanse Yarber, Robert Meeler and Jeff West. Honorary pallbearers are Brad Humphreys, Jay Huff and Ben Baughman.
March 2, 1939 - February 9, 201203/02/193902/09/2012
Share Obituary:

Share a memory

Add to your memory
Photos/Video
Candle
Mementos

Obituary

James “J.W.” Yarber, 72, of Dover, died Thursday, February 9 at the V.A. Hospital in Little Rock. He was born March 2, 1939 in Nogo the son of Liston and Oklia Pack Yarber. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, running his dogs and his iPhone. He was of the Assembly of God faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Eldie Lee “Maverick” and Clevon Yarber; and a sister, Ima Jean Reed. He is survived by his wife, Debra Yarber of Dover; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Kathy Yarber of Dover, Keith and Jeannie Yarber of Dover, Charles and Kari Yarber of Morrilton and Shawn and Dusti Yarber of Russellville; 12 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Regina Pack, Christine McNitch, Carolyn Wade and Wanda Campbell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 14 at Hector Assembly of God. Burial is in Rock Springs Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6-8:00 PM Monday at Lemley Chapel. Pallbearers are David Wagler, Dylan Yarber, Devin Yarber, Chanse Yarber, Robert Meeler and Jeff West. Honorary pallbearers are Brad Humphreys, Jay Huff and Ben Baughman.

To plant a tree in memory of James "J.W." Yarber, please visit our Tribute Store.

Events

There are no events scheduled. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of James "J.W." Yarber.

Plant a tree