Mr. James Robert Yoder, 65, of Brewton, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at his home.

Mr. Yoder was a native of Charleston, W. Va., and a resident of Brewton since 1956. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force. During his working years, he worked for the Escambia County road department as a foreman. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church and is preceded in death by his parents, Hansel French and Alice Pearl Black Yoder Sr., and his brother, Donnie Yoder.

Survivors include his wife, Monika Sue Yoder of Brewton; daughters, Barbara (Leo) Luker of Atmore and Christy Yoder of Brewton; brothers, Dale (Glenda) Yoder of Atmore, Charlie (Debbie) Yoder of Brewton, Hansel French (Judy) Yoder Jr. of Kansas; sister, Flora (Mack) Odom of Orlando, Fla.; and grandchildren, Kayla Yoder, Whitney Tolbert, Dillian Crutchfield and Blake Luker.

Visitation was held on Monday, March 2, at Craver’s Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 10:30 a.m. until the 11:30 a.m. service time with the Rev. John Kemp and the Rev. Woody Jackson officiating.

Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.craversfh.com.