Jerry Lynn Yellott Sr. 89, of DeQuincy, passed into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born to his late parents, Harry and Lorena Yellott on August 30, 1930 in Longville. He was the former owner and operator of Yellott Ford Dealership in DeQuincy for 25 years. Jerry was an avid hunter and fishermen. If it got dark outside, he loved to go coon hunting. He loved spending time with his family, especially at the annual Couchon De lait (Pig Roast).
He is survived by his loving wife of over 67 years, Mary Agnes Yellott, two sons, Jerry Lynn Yellott Jr. and wife Sherry of DeQuincy, Kirk A. Yellott and wife Suzanne of DeQuincy; sister, Margie Lou of Moss Bluff; 8 grandchildren, Jerry Lynn Yellott, III and wife Rebecca, Sean Michael Soileau and Sharon Ipes, Shannon Marie Soileau, Elizabeth Ann Konheim and husband Jeremy, Erick Yellott, Peyton Yellott and Brittany Evans, Hunter Purkey, Mackey Purkey, Micah Goss, Dacota Blevins; along with 5 great grandchildren.
Jerry is preceded in death by his brother, Donald Yellott; grandson, Dallas Yellott and granddaughter, Jessie Purkey.
Services will be held at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 1:00pm, with Bro. Alvin Dale Smith officiating. Visitation will begin prior to the service on Saturday, beginning at 11:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Hixson-Snider Funeral Home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonsnider.com.
