James, 83, of Caro, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro, following a lingering illness. He was born on the family farm, the son of the late James N. & Mary S. (Stirret) Yax.
James served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. James was united in marriage with the former Hazel Pruitt on February 12, 1955 in Lake Township. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2013.
James was employed by the Caro Regional Center and later with the State Highway Department, retiring in 1988 after being employed by the state for over thirty years.
During his younger years, James enjoyed doing yard work, mowing the grass, planting trees and flowers, watching television, reading, cooking for the family on holidays, buying lottery tickets and being with his grandchildren.
James is survived by his children, Barbara Harris of Caro, James "Randy" Yax of Mexico, Julie & Nick Checkley of Caro, Betty & Albert Harris of Caro, Peggy Yax of Caro; six grandchildren, James D. Yax of Caro, Pamela Jo Nagy of Caro, Sharon Yax of California, James Randall Yax II of California, Amy Harris of Caro, Ryan Harris of Caro; two great-granddaughters, Alexis and Jayla of Caro; four brothers, Gerald ‘Jerry' & Marion Yax of Kinde, Richard & Linda Yax of Canton, Larry & Pat Yax of Taylor, Duane Yax of Romulus; three sisters, Jean McGeachy of Dearborn Heights, Anna Belle Stolicker of Caseville, Sandy & Ed Klee of Hoffman Estates, IL and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, James was preceded in death by four sisters, Agnes Klemmer, Lucy Ruth, Gladys Reilly and Maggie Harriman.
In keeping with James' wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service was held.
Ransford, Collins Funeral Home, Caro, MI.
James served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. James was united in marriage with the former Hazel Pruitt on February 12, 1955 in Lake Township. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2013.
James was employed by the Caro Regional Center and later with the State Highway Department, retiring in 1988 after being employed by the state for over thirty years.
During his younger years, James enjoyed doing yard work, mowing the grass, planting trees and flowers, watching television, reading, cooking for the family on holidays, buying lottery tickets and being with his grandchildren.
James is survived by his children, Barbara Harris of Caro, James "Randy" Yax of Mexico, Julie & Nick Checkley of Caro, Betty & Albert Harris of Caro, Peggy Yax of Caro; six grandchildren, James D. Yax of Caro, Pamela Jo Nagy of Caro, Sharon Yax of California, James Randall Yax II of California, Amy Harris of Caro, Ryan Harris of Caro; two great-granddaughters, Alexis and Jayla of Caro; four brothers, Gerald ‘Jerry' & Marion Yax of Kinde, Richard & Linda Yax of Canton, Larry & Pat Yax of Taylor, Duane Yax of Romulus; three sisters, Jean McGeachy of Dearborn Heights, Anna Belle Stolicker of Caseville, Sandy & Ed Klee of Hoffman Estates, IL and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, James was preceded in death by four sisters, Agnes Klemmer, Lucy Ruth, Gladys Reilly and Maggie Harriman.
In keeping with James' wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service was held.
Ransford, Collins Funeral Home, Caro, MI.
James, 83, of Caro, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro, following a lingering illness. He was born on the family farm, the son of the late James N. & Mary S. (Stirret) Yax.
James served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. James was united in marriage with the former Hazel Pruitt on February 12, 1955 in Lake Township. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2013.
James was employed by the Caro Regional Center and later with the State Highway Department, retiring in 1988 after being employed by the state for over thirty years.
During his younger years, James enjoyed doing yard work, mowing the grass, planting trees and flowers, watching television, reading, cooking for the family on holidays, buying lottery tickets and being with his grandchildren.
James is survived by his children, Barbara Harris of Caro, James "Randy" Yax of Mexico, Julie & Nick Checkley of Caro, Betty & Albert Harris of Caro, Peggy Yax of Caro; six grandchildren, James D. Yax of Caro, Pamela Jo Nagy of Caro, Sharon Yax of California, James Randall Yax II of California, Amy Harris of Caro, Ryan Harris of Caro; two great-granddaughters, Alexis and Jayla of Caro; four brothers, Gerald ‘Jerry' & Marion Yax of Kinde, Richard & Linda Yax of Canton, Larry & Pat Yax of Taylor, Duane Yax of Romulus; three sisters, Jean McGeachy of Dearborn Heights, Anna Belle Stolicker of Caseville, Sandy & Ed Klee of Hoffman Estates, IL and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, James was preceded in death by four sisters, Agnes Klemmer, Lucy Ruth, Gladys Reilly and Maggie Harriman.
In keeping with James' wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service was held.
Ransford, Collins Funeral Home, Caro, MI.
James served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. James was united in marriage with the former Hazel Pruitt on February 12, 1955 in Lake Township. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2013.
James was employed by the Caro Regional Center and later with the State Highway Department, retiring in 1988 after being employed by the state for over thirty years.
During his younger years, James enjoyed doing yard work, mowing the grass, planting trees and flowers, watching television, reading, cooking for the family on holidays, buying lottery tickets and being with his grandchildren.
James is survived by his children, Barbara Harris of Caro, James "Randy" Yax of Mexico, Julie & Nick Checkley of Caro, Betty & Albert Harris of Caro, Peggy Yax of Caro; six grandchildren, James D. Yax of Caro, Pamela Jo Nagy of Caro, Sharon Yax of California, James Randall Yax II of California, Amy Harris of Caro, Ryan Harris of Caro; two great-granddaughters, Alexis and Jayla of Caro; four brothers, Gerald ‘Jerry' & Marion Yax of Kinde, Richard & Linda Yax of Canton, Larry & Pat Yax of Taylor, Duane Yax of Romulus; three sisters, Jean McGeachy of Dearborn Heights, Anna Belle Stolicker of Caseville, Sandy & Ed Klee of Hoffman Estates, IL and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, James was preceded in death by four sisters, Agnes Klemmer, Lucy Ruth, Gladys Reilly and Maggie Harriman.
In keeping with James' wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service was held.
Ransford, Collins Funeral Home, Caro, MI.
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