Mr. Yeley was born in Lodi, Ohio on July 7, 1942. He was retired from the William Bonnell Manufacturing Company where he worked in the maintenance department. He was a Christian by faith. In his younger years he served faithfully in the Ohio State Civil Defense. In his spare time he loved hunting and especially fishing. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by two sons, Billy and Steve Yeley of Cleveland, Ohio; one step-daughter, Kimberly Sheffield of Cartersville, Georgia; one step-son, Ronald Keim also of Cartersville, Georgia; several grandchildren; and special friend, Beverly Shoemake of Roopville, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Lou Howman Yeley.