James "Jim" Yeager

James "Jim" Yeager, 68, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 31, 2026. Born on October 29, 1957, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to James Alfred and Betty Jean (Mackley) Yeager.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Pamela (Whitener) Yeager; his sons, Perry (Christina) Yeager and Eric Yeager,  both of Farmington; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Hailey, Charlie, and Andrew Yeager; his mother-in-law, Daisy Whitener of Farmington; his beloved dog, Olive Oyl; and other family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty Yeager, and his father-in-law, Homer Samuel Whitener.

Jim grew up on his family's poultry farm, was a lifetime farmer, raising hogs and then grain farming with his sons for 21 years. He graduated from Farmington High School. He worked for Williams Patent Crusher and Pulverizing Company for 27 years before purchasing Wilke's Welding, which became Yeager's Welding LLC. Some of his favorite memories came from traveling on construction jobs with his son, Eric.

Known as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and provider, Jim enjoyed fishing, spending time in the mountains, watching classic Westerns and mobster movies, and had a special love for bears and dogs. A man of faith, he attended Farmington Christian Church.

Visitation will be held at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Monday, August 3, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and again on Tuesday, August 4, beginning at 9:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Alan Berry. Burial will follow at Three Rivers Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Farmington Christian Church, P.O. Box 348, Farmington, MO 63640. View the video tribute and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com