James Raymond Yettaw, age 82 of Clarksville, TN, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at his residence of natural causes.
He was born December 26, 1940, to the late, Francis and Elizabeth Cress Yettaw in Jackson, MI. James was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Jean Yettaw, an infant son, Kevin Yettaw, one brother, Robert Yettaw and one sister, Shirley Yettaw Choate.
James was of the Catholic faith and was a retired prison guard.
Survivors include, his significant other, Ann Tomek; three sons, Jeffery Yettaw, Steven Yettaw, Mark (Lilly) Panasiewicz; three daughters, Beverly (Alan) Rule, Robin (George) Boughton, and Tamara (Jesse) Henne; thirteen grandchildren, Jessica (Wes) Curtis, Mandy (Greg) Wright, Jimmy (Deanna) Cuer, Benjamin (Sara) Yettaw, Christy Yettaw, Alex Pickering, Andrew Yettaw, Cody Yettaw, Nicholas Pickering, Blake Panasiewicz, Luke Panasiewicz, Kim Deist, and Brittany Fultz; 28 grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; also beloved family Marc (Beverly) Deist.
A celebration of life will be held at the Bikers Who Care Club House at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made and viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.