Clyde Raymond Yakley, 91 of Alma passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in a local nursing home. He was a retired minister and farmer. He was a longtime resident of Crawford County and enjoyed ministry for over thirty years at Kibler Church of God Holiness in Kibler, AR. He was a longtime Evangelist and a minister for 66 years.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, March 17, 2014 at Ocker Memorial Chapel with burial at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
He is survived by his wife Gertrude Yakely of 71 years of the home; three daughters Peggy Rymel and husband Charles of Uniontown; Darlene Marley and husband Guy and Linda Fern Becker and husband Clarence both of Van Buren; three sons Herman E. Yakley and wife Helen of Alma; Samuel I. Yakley and wife Dorothy of Grove, OK and Raymond Yakley, Jr. and wife Sharon of Jackson Gap, AL; two sisters Betty Stockton of Van Buren and Zelma Brisco of Fort Smith; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will visit with relatives and friends Sunday, March 16, 2014 from 2-4 P.M. at Ocker Funeral Home 700 Jefferson Street Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Marley, Herman Yakley, Jr., Jeff Yakley, Tyler Yakley, Brian Becker and Justin Becker.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Preston Marley and Anthony Smith.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hannah House 418 South 17 Street Fort Smith, AR 72901 479-782-5683.