James Leonard Yell, age 84 of Athens, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born December 30, 1933 in Huntsville, AL to Charles Edward Yell and Era Pauline Haynes Yell.
Mr. Yell served in the United States Air Force. He was baptized in 1947 and he attended East Side Church of Christ in Athens, AL. He was a professor at Athens State University and employed by IBM, and worked as a psychologist for the prison system.
Mr. Yell is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Maurice “Reese” Yell.
Survivors include his wife of eight years, Barbara Ann Yell and one son Anthony Sanderson.
Pallbearers will be Craig Calvert, Gary Boyd, Doug Fields, Bryan Griffin and Shelby Basham.
Funeral service will be Monday, September 17, 2018 at 2 p.m. at McConnell Memorial Chapel with his son, Anthony Sanderson officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Burial will be at Huntsville Memory Gardens.