Jeff Yelton

Jeff Yelton, 55, of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Bellefontaine on October 13, 1960 to Robert Lewis and Donna Jean (Bishop) Yelton. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, brother William “Bill” Yelton, and his wife of 36 years Elizabeth Jane (Horne) Yelton who died on October 13, 2015.

Jeff was the owner/operator of Jeff’s Welding for many years. He enjoyed his daily visits with Glen Newland at the Waffle House.

Jeff is survived by his children: Jeremy (Nikki) Yelton of East Liberty, April Yelton, Misty Yelton and Tina (Brandon) Rutherford, all of Bellefontaine; ten grandchildren: Nathan, Olivia, Parker, Brooke, Kaydence, Chassy, Sunny, Skylar, Mason and Maddix; one great-grandchild Zentley; his mother Donna Jean Yelton of Bellefontaine; siblings: Mike Yelton of Bellefontaine, Rick (Glenna Lee) Yelton of Bellefontaine, Jimmy (Emily) Yelton of Belle Center, Charlie Yelton of Bellefontaine and Patti (Mark) Osborne of DeGraff; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from noon to 8pm at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Bellefontaine. Pastor Tony Coy will officiate the funeral service on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in Huntsville Cemetery.

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