Michael Yancey Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Yancey (Buena Vista, Tennessee), born in Herrin, Illinois, who passed away on June 7, 2019, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Yancey and Beatrice Proffit Yancey; his stepson Clint Ellis; his brothers, John Yancey and Jim Yancey; his brother-in-law Dave Brown; and his granddaughter Kaylin Ellis Allen.
He is survived by: his wife Kay Ellis Yancey; his daughter Kasie Harris (Mark Donoghue) of DuQuoin; his stepdaughters, Robin Finley (Bryan) of Bartlett, April Bradford (Derek) of Camden and Holly Hedge (Chad) of Buena Vista; his son Brent Yancey of DuQuoin; his sisters, Iris Kilpatrick (Don) of Ft. Myers and Janice Brown of Herrin; his sisters-in-law, Jolene Yancey and Diane Yancey; his brother Richard Yancey (Donna) of Herrin; his grandchildren, Daulton Donoghue, Caleb Ellis, Lathan Harris, Caitlin Bradford, Austin Bradford, Emilee Ellis, Hannah Finley, Klayton Donoghue, Shelby Harris, Jasmine Allen, Austin Harris, Madison Bradford, Spencer Finley, Evan Allen, Tristan Finley, Nelson Ellis, Chase Hedge, Mason Cole and Paxtyn Donoghue; and his pets, Romeo and Rusty. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.