John Yandell, 64 of Steele, Missouri passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Tom & Katie (Dixon) Yandell.

John was born on December 30, 1958, in Blytheville, Arkansas. He attended South Pemiscot Schools most of his life, until his senior year, and graduated from Bell City High School with the class of 1977. He continued his education at Southeast Missouri State University earning his bachelor's degree in science. After completing his college, John went on to work for LSU extension doing research in agriculture. After a few years of living in Louisiana John returned home and continued to work in the agricultural industry with lab and research. He also helped his dad work in the pesticide business and then later in his life, he worked for the Steele Housing Authority. John was a quiet, reserved man, who did not demand attention from others, always with a smile to all and a genuine kind heart. He found enjoyment in his work and working with anything mechanical like airplanes, antique cars, and tractors. Another pastime was drawing especially airplanes.

He was preceded in death by his parents Tom and Katie Yandell, and one brother Lee Yandell.

Survivors include his sister Dee Ann Maag of Steele

His Aunt Patricia Harris of Maeystown, Illinois

9 Cousins: Bill Hampton, Shelli Moll, Jenny Spees, Joyce Penberthy, Vicky Goodrich, Dana Hicks, Julie Washausan, Amy Griesbauer, & Emily Dixon.

Graveside services were held on Thursday June 8, 2023, at 11:00 at the Mount Zion Cemetery in Steele, Missouri. A brief visitation was held from 10-11 for the family at the John W. German Funeral Home in Steele on the same day. Pall Bearers were Jake Privett, Jeff Privett, Rick Parsons, Bill Hampton, Jerry Goodrich, Dominique Moll. Service under the direction of John W. German Funeral Home in Steele, Missouri