James Arthur Yeager

James Yeager

April 16, 1943 – February 9, 2022

Rock Hill, SC – James Arthur Yeager, 78, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2022 at Atrium Health Pineville, NC surrounded with love. James was born April 16, 1943 in Greenville, MS. He was the son of the late Jacob Jeffries Yeager and Rose Curro Yeager. James was a 1965 graduate of Mississippi State University. He was an electrical engineer and retired from Bowater. He attended Oakdale Baptist Church with his family.

James was a devoted husband to Ann Yeager who he was married to for 56 years. Together they were blessed with a large, loving, lively family!  Nothing made him prouder than his seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He could always be found cheering them on at the ballfield or school events. James was an avid MSU Bulldog supporter and loved roasting his rival SEC fans.  He enjoyed working outdoors in his beautifully maintained yard, grilling some burgers and laughing with his family. James had a witty sense of humor that shined through to his very last hour. His family will miss him terribly but find comfort knowing we will all be together again.

James is survived by his wife Ann Yeager, his children Tracey Broome (Mike), Russ Yeager (Wendy), and Kristin Yeager, grandchildren: Sean, Taylor, Grayson, Landon, Abby and Kyle; six great grandchildren, and his best friend Don Gazaway.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his grandson Evan Bess and his brother Jeff Yeager.

The family will hold a private memorial service.