More detail on this person: James Clayton Or Jim Yandell Obituaries San Antonio Express-News (TX) - Thursday, March 20, 2008 James (Jim) Clayton Yandell, Major U.S. Army (retired), of San Antonio, TX, Life Deacon of Trinity Baptist Church, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at the age of 75. He was the loving husband of Jonnye Matthews Yandell for 53 years and 11 months. He was very much loved by his two sons, James (Jim) C. Yandell II, of Seoul, S. Korea and Jerry Don Yandell and wife, Alma, of San Antonio. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Summer, James C. III and wife, Katherine, John Matthew, Michele, and Taylor and two great-daughters, Olivia and Valentina. Jim was drafted into the Army in November, 1954. Following 6 years as an enlisted man, Jim attended Officer Candidate School in Ft Sill, OK, Paratrooper School in Ft Benning, GA, Advanced School at Ft Sill, OK and Flight School at Ft Rucker, AL. He was an Army Aviator flying both helicopters and multi-engine aircraft for several years. He served two tours in Vietnam during the war. Following retirement and despite failing health resulting in having a heart transplant, developing Multiple Myeloma and Parkinson's, Jim was active in the Senior Activities group, organizing and expediting Trinity's hospital visitation program which resulted in many visitors to different hospitals and teaching beginning bridge in the Believers Bridge Group. Jim was a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Memorial services will be held at Trinity Baptist Church on March 20, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery. Donations may be made to Cancer Therapy and Research Center or Trinity Baptist Church.
Burial information: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX
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