Joseph Christopher “Joe” Yeager, age 62, of Clarksville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 15, 2026, and is now with the Lord.
Born on January 13, 1964, in Huntington, West Virginia, Joe graduated from Barboursville High School and went on to earn his degree from Marshall University. Joe’s lifelong passion for the outdoors and sports led him to a fulfilling 27-year career with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. He rose through the ranks and retired proudly as Region Manager, where he made significant contributions to wildlife conservation, resource management, and protecting Georgia’s natural heritage.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Yeager and Margie Yeager Hoskins.
Joe is survived by his devoted siblings: Tom (Valerie) Yeager of Jacksonville, Florida; Matt (Sheree) Yeager of Barboursville, West Virginia; Amy (Robert) Robinson of Proctorville, Ohio. He also cherished his nieces and nephews: Hunter Yeager, Emma Yeager, Eli Yeager, Sydney and Corbin Stockham, and Sam Robinson.
A family man at heart, Joe looked forward to hosting his loved ones each year for an early Thanksgiving celebration at his home in the beautiful Georgia mountains. Known for his joyful spirit, willingness to help others, and quick wit with a humorous story, he brought warmth and laughter to everyone around him.
A memorial service to honor Joe’s life of faith, service, and adventure will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Level Grove Baptist Church in Cornelia, Georgia—his beloved church home. The family will receive guests beginning at 2 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will follow in his hometown, at Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville, West Virginia, at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with visitation one hour prior.
The family warmly invites friends, colleagues, and all who knew Joe to join them in celebrating his remarkable legacy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Level Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.
Arrangements are being handled by Wallace Funeral Home and Level Grove Baptist Church; please contact them for updates and details.
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of local arrangements.
