James Yarber

James Harold Yarber, 81, husband of Barbara Bains Yarber, died October 9, 2014 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2014 at First Baptist Church, 504 E. Strauss St., Bellville, Tx., with burial to take place in the National Cemetery in Nelsonville. Rev. Mike Criner and Rev. Ronnie Yarber will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. James Harold Yarber was born July 11, 1933 in Kosse, Texas to John Jackson and Pearlie Gideon Yarber. James served in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Missouri during the Korean War. Baptized in 1953 at the Faith Memorial Baptist Church in Houston, he married Barbara Bains in Houston on Oct. 8, 1954. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Bellville, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bellville. Bleiblerville was home for the family for over 48 years, and was employed as a machinist by TFE for 38 years until his retirement. James enjoyed woodcarving and helped start the Woodcarvers Guild of Texas. He treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Barbara of Bellville; daughters Belinda Ozuna of Taylor; Theresa Schulz and husband Randy of College Station, and Debra Makowsky and husband Kennneth of Brenham; grandchildren Chris Ozuna and wife Lisa, and Sarah Ozuna; great-grandchilden: Atreyu Daniel Ozuna, and Madison Gonzalez; sister Ruth Ann Saladiner of Houston; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ross Yarber, and a sister, Mary Zell Skinner. Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church in Bellville. Funeral arrangements for James Harold Yarber are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.