Walter Elliiott Yancey

Walter Elliott Yancey, 88, of Burkville, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015, in Cleveland. Graveside services will be held at 10:00, Saturday, September 19, 2015, at the Palm Memorial Park Cemetery with services concluding thereafter. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Walter was born December 12, 1926 in Galveston, to parents: Elliott and Ida Lee Beller Yancey, and a former resident of Kenefick. He was a veteran of the US Navy and an upholsterer by trade. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Yancey was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 40 years: Sondra Waltman Yancey, stepdaughter, Cynthia Pitts-Copeland, brothers, Chuck and Doyle Yancey, and sister, Jerri Yancey. He is survived by his daughters: Cynthia Yancey, Susan Yancey, Becky Walker, and Brenda Whiteaker; stepsons: Lee Pitts and Charles Puckett; stepdaughters: Theresa Votaw and Carol Yancey; also numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Leave your thoughts and memories for the family in the guestbook at www.pacestancil.com