Howard Yeakel Jr.

He was born November 11, 1928 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He lived the first part of his life in Pennsylvania and Michigan and worked in the printing industry. He moved to Fort Worth in 1963 and found and married the love of his life, Juanetha Hiller on August 3, 1966. They enjoyed a long, loving and happy marriage and were inseparable for 57 years. He worked at Bowne of Dallas from 1967 until his retirement in 1997. After his retirement from Bowne, he enjoyed traveling, shopping for and running antique booths with his wife, and spending time spoiling his many grandkids and great grandkids. Most of all, he was a loyal and devoted husband to Juanetha and he loved her unconditionally until his passing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Amanda and Howard Yeakel, Sr., as well as step son, Ronny Gage and daughter, Cynthia Traylor.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Juanetha Hiller Yeakel of Fort Worth, daughter-in-law, Sue Gage, grandson, Clint Gage and wife Teri, granddaughter, Amy Slagle and husband Dan, grandson, Steven King and wife Shannon, and grandson, Eric King, along with many great grandchildren—Collin, Tyler, Connor, Steven, Jackson, Avery, Aaron, Avone, and Angel and one great-great grandson Lonzo.

Funeral services will be Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Riley Funeral Home, 402 W. Main Street, Hamilton, TX at 10am. Graveside to follow at Pecan Wells Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rileyfuneral.com for the Yeakel family.