Jack Gordon Yates Jr.

Jack Gordon Yates Jr. age 77 of Cobden, died Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home. He was born August 3, 1944 in Carbondale, the son of Jack G. Sr. and Ruby B. (Brasel) Yates. He married Marsha Hartline on April 17, 1990 in Billings Montana. Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Marsha Yates of Cobden; brother, Charles F. (Gayle) Yates of Cobden; nieces & nephews, Chuck Yates, Christina Lynn Dewitt, Rebecca Hale, Roxanna Myers, Dean Hale; great-nieces & nephews, Ryan, Makayla and Noah Dewitt, Ethan and Dalton Myers, Dustin and DaCota Knop, Zack, Nicole, and Shayne Hale; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; great-niece, Alexis Brooke Dewitt; and sister, Jackie Hale. Gordon proudly and honorably served his country in the United states Army, as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, specializing in parachute assault operations, and also completed the elite Green Beret training course of the Army. He served from 1967 to 1970 with 3 tours during Vietnam attaining rank as Captain. He was awarded three bronze stars, purple heart and numerous other awards. He was a life member of the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. and the Union Masonic Lodge #672 in Lick Creek. After returning from service Gordon worked with his brother on the family farm. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden with Pastor Doug Bridgeman officiating. Interment will be in the Kelly Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. and the Illinois Army National Guard Military Honors Team of Marion. Friends may call after 12:00 noon and until the service hour at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2021 at the funeral Home. Masonic rites will be said at 1:30. Memorial contributions may be made to Kelly Cemetery or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Friday, November 26, 2021,12:00PM-1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Masonic rites will be said at 1:30 p.m. Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, November 26, 2021,2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Friday, November 26, 2021,3:00PM Kelly Cemetery Wing Hill Road Cobden, Illinois 62920