John P. Yeater

John P. Yeater, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at his Fairmount residence. John was born August 6, 1934 in Marion, Indiana to the late Floyd and Ruth (Taylor) Yeater. He graduated from Marion High School in 1952. He enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Korean War from 1952-1956. He married the love of his life, Ercie (Story) Yeater on June 4, 1954. John retired from Indiana Bell/AT & T. John's many hobbies included anything with music, playing guitar, singing and fishing. He loved being on the water and boating. He was President of the Calico Sets and loved square dancing. John was a member of Mcculloch Lodge No. 737. John was also very proud of his log cabin in southern Indiana where he lived in his retirement. John is survived by four children, Curt (Debbie) Yeater, Fairmount. Robin Wilson (Jim Havens), Fairmount, Rodney (Teresa) Yeater, Marion, Jeff "Butch" Yeater, Gas City. Grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Jordan, Jericca, Jucoen, Morgan and Evan. Also surviving are 11 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Ruth Yeater, wife, Erice Yeater, brother, Paul Yeater, daughter-in-law, Tracy Yeater, grandsons, Danny and Neal Yeater, Jarynd Yeater and step grandchild Kimmy Turner. Services will be held at the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 South Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana on Monday, April 18, 2022. A public visitation will be held from 11:00 to 2:00 pm. A funeral service will begin immediately following the visitation at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Clay Davis officiating. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial in Marion, IN Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Grant County. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com Visitation Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Service Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929