Jim Clymer passed away Saturday Nov. 16th. He was one of eight children born to Elbert & Frances Clymer of Guthrie OK. Jim grew up in Guthrie where he succeeded at just about everything he put his mind to. Jim was an outstanding student, role model and star athlete.
After high school, he attended Conners State College on a baseball scholarship. Jim married the love of his life, Angie McDonald, in 1975. They raised their three children in Mustang OK. He pursued a very long and successful career with Dolese Brothers, after 38 years, Jim retired in 2015. Jim had many joys in life, but few he loved more than time with his family and watching sports. Jim was preceded in death by both parents, Elbert & Frances Clymer, both in-laws Leo & Val McDonald and his loving wife of 22 years, Angie, sister, Eunice Gooden, bother, Tommy Clymer and sister, Criss Williams. Jim is survived by his son, Jimmy Clymer Jr and wife Delayna of Mustang OK, daughter, Jayme Buck and husband Trey of Tuttle OK and his son, Ryan Clymer (and girlfriend Melanie) of Mustang OK. Jim also left behind a piece of his heart in his 8 grandchildren: Jackson, Dillon, Graysen, Brody, Rezor, Haydn, Calleigh and Asher. He is also survived by 4 siblings and many nieces & nephews who all cherished him. The world was a better place for having you and we will miss you Big Jim!
Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Yanda & Son Funeral Home. Services are at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Yanda and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Yukon, OK, with interment following at the Yukon Cemetery, Yukon, OK. Online condolences may be signed at http://www.yandafuneral.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Yanda & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Yukon, OK.
