Raymond Yost

Raymond Glen "Buck" Yost, 82, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born November 14, 1934, in Potosi, Missouri, to Louis L. and Ethel Gibson Yost. He and Norma Jean Mowery were married September 11, 1955, in Potosi.

Buck worked many years in industrial mining, retiring in 2000. After retirement, he drove vehicles for Bening Motor Co. in Jackson.

He loved and adored his family. His memberships include First Baptist Church in Jackson; Masonic Lodge #131 AF & AM in Potosi; and Order of Eastern Star #91 in Jackson, serving as chaplain.

Loving survivors include his wife of 61 years, Norma Jean Yost of Jackson; two sons, Michael (Sue) Yost of Swansea, Illinois, Danny (Pam) Yost of Wildwood, Missouri; two grandchildren, Eric (Emily) Yost and Amanda (Braden) Schrum; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Roma Mason of St. Peters, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lewis and Jack Yost.

Visitation is Tuesday, February 28, 2017, from 9 a.m. to service time at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The funeral is Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lucas Clabough officiating.

Graveside committal will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at the New Masonic Cemetery in Potosi, Missouri. Family and friends will gather from 3 to 5 p.m., at Potosi Southern Baptist Church.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association or First Baptist Church (Music Program) in Jackson.

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