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James R. Youngker
James R. Youngker, age 90, of Versailles passed from this earthly life
to his heavenly reward on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at 9:44 A.M.
Jim is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lois; son and daughter, Steven
Youngker of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Beverly Rhoades of Greenville;
grandchildren, Elizabeth Youngker and spouse Elka of Coos Bay, Oregon,
Stephanie Lewis and spouse Grant stationed at Fort Shafter in Wahiawa,
Hawaii, and Benjamin Rhoades stationed at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base
in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was blessed with three
great-grandchildren, Damon Youngker of Englewood, Sage Eberwein of
Clarksville, Tennessee, and Gavin Lewis of Wahiawa, Hawaii; 1 brother,
Lester and spouse Pauline of Celina.
Jim was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Combat Veteran having served as a
gunner and flight engineer on a B-24 in the Pacific Theater. Jim loved
God, his family, his country, people and his community. It was Jim’s
wish to thank his friends and the community of Versailles for their
support, which was a strong, and the gracious honors they bestowed upon
him.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care who
worked tirelessly to ensure his comfort in his final weeks.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in
Versailles.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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