Jim Yearout

James (Jim) Charles Yearout, age 83, of Harrah, Okla. died on October 31, 2019.  Jim was a retired Veterans Counselor for the Oklahoma State Employment Service.

Jim was born on January 23, 1936, in Sumner County, KS to Harry Yearout and Alma (Stocking) Yearout. Jim was a 1953 graduate of Wellington High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps from July of 1955 to 1969 and in the United States Army from 1969 to his retirement on December 31, 1975. Through his enlisted years, he served several tours in Viet Nam.

He married Kay (Katie) F. Sauve on December 14, 1974, in Dillon, SC. They celebrated 44 years of marriage.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Harrah, OK; V.F.W; American Legion; DAV; TREA; and MOPH.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Katie Yearout; step-daughter, Faith Urfer; and two brothers, Robert and Jack Yearout.

Survivors include his step-son, Justin Wohlschlegel and his wife Valerie; daughter, Shaila Maria Yearout; sister, Betty Popplewell; grandchildren, Zak and Grace Wohlschlegel; Tressa Rae and William Moore; and great grandchild, Evegelene Whittley.

Military Graveside Services were held on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington. 

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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