Billy Joe Yoder

AGE: 82

YODER, Billy Joe

Mattawan

Billy Joe Yoder, Age 82, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 at his home. He was born January 30, 1932 in Greenville, Ohio, the son the late William F. and Alice (Conklin) Yoder. Billy was a veteran of the Korean war serving with in the U.S. Army Artillery receiving the Korean Service Medal 3 Bronze Service Stars. Billy worked in die casting most of his life. He enjoyed collecting knives and toys, farming, chariot racing, and was very passionate about horses. On June 20, 1953 in Union City, IN, Billy was united in marriage to Jane Mae Armstrong who preceded him in death on July 11, 1995. He was also preceded in death by siblings, James Yoder and Frank Yoder, and a daughter, Kathie Miller. Surviving are 3 sons, Kenneth (Pamela) Yoder of Dardanelle, AR, Kurtis Yoder of Mattawan and Kyle (Lynn) Yoder of Lawton; 7 grandchildren, Brent Yoder, Tabitha Yoder, Alicia Herman, Ryan Yoder, Tyler Yoder, Krysten Yoder and Adam Yoder; great grandchildren, Tod Yoder, Janae Yoder, Spencer Yoder, Caitlyn Herman and Taylor Washburn; sisters, Barb (Charlie) Foreman, Mary Byers, Ruby (George) Edger and Linda Yoder, many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday (11/2) 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a funeral service will be held following visitation at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.