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Oct 12th, 1925 - Nov 12th, 2016Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Jewell “Yates” McGrew, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, November 12, 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flora.
Yates was born October 12, 1925, in Wayne County, the son of Dewey and Grace (Jordan) McGrew. He married Carolyn Harms on April 25, 1959, in Mt. Vernon. She preceded him in death on November 15, 2006. Yates worked at Roadmaster in Olney, did road construction, and operated the M&M Spot Tavern. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during WWII, and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and trapper.
Yates is survived by 2 sons: Randy McGrew of Effingham and Rick (Trish) McGrew of Flora; 7 grandchildren: Michelle McGrew, Lydia (Travis) Vawter, Samantha Yancy, Anthony Yancy, J.R. Highsmith, Tim Highsmith, and Shane Highsmith; several great-grandchildren along with nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; step-son: Jerry Highsmith; 2 brothers: Tony and Gerald McGrew; and 2 sisters: Vivian McGrew and Betty Wattles.
A funeral service for Yates McGrew will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with military honors. A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans) and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Thoughts and prayers for the family . I am the son Of Erma and Sonny Jackson, owners of the Silver Moon Tavern. Yates was a good friend to Mother and Dad.
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to family . I worked with Mac at AMF & Roadmaster several years ago, Could not ask for a better co- worker and friend !!!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family at this time.
So sorry for your loss Randy and family. May God Comfort you in this sad time.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family. I am Cecil Ernest and Mabel Speagle's youngest Daughter.
So sorry for your loss! I always enjoyed Yates' stories when they lived next door to us on 4th street!
Yates always had a smile for everyone he met....he will be missed
Our sympathies to Randy, Rick & families for their loss.
We are so sorry about Yates' passing. We called on him many times representing the American Legion.
My condolences to the family of Yates. It has been many yrs since I last spoke with him. My family lived not far from his family and I knew him from The Spot Tavern. RIP
Sending my love, hugs and prayers, to the whole McGrew family....
So sorry to hear about your Dad Rick.
so sorry to hear about your dad rick and randy may GOD be with you
AM SORRY FOUR YOUR LO PRAYERS FOR FAMILY
May God give comfort at this time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family. So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Wanted to send speeedy a card. Can somone share his address please. Ty
I'm sorry for your loss Rick our prayers go to you and your family
Sorry for your loss. Remember him as a fun loving man, always laughing. Prayers for you and your family.
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