John Paul Yeslinek

Published 8:47 am Friday, November 18, 2016

2nd Timothy: 4-7: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
John Paul Yeslinek, 95, of Hampton, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at the residence of Buddy and Elizabeth Street.
A native of Iowa City, Iowa, he was a son of the late John and Anna Cheapa Yeslinek, and had lived in Carter County since 2006.
Mr. Yeslinek was retired from the United States Marine Corps after 30 years of service. He received the rank of Gy Sgt. He served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Era. Mr. Yeslinek lived in Florida for several years where he was employed as a Lab Tech with the City of Oldsmar, Fla. He had lived with his nephew, Buddy and Elizabeth Street, for the past two years. His dog Pepper was his great companion and comforter during this time. She was what you call a lap dog with lots of hugs and kisses for him.
John was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters; his wife, Cecelia Street Yeslinek; step-daughters, Geneva “GiGi”Odom and Mary Lou Eheart; and three grandchildren.
John attended Pleasant Beach Baptist Church. He loved his Pastor, Brother Bobby Stout, and Brother Mark Fowler. He loved to hear the JC Honeycutt & Friends singing group ministering to him in song. He loved to give gifts to his friends.
Survivors include his son-in-law, Eugene Odom; two step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; his special nephew and wife, Buddy and Elizabeth Street, Hampton, and Jim Baker and wife Ernestine, Johnson City; a special niece, Hedi and husband Don Hebert of Louisiana; and several other nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 20, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mark Fowler and Bro. Buddy Street officiating Inurnment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at our website: www.memorialfcelizabethton.com
Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Yeslinek family.