James Hubert Yost, age 79, of Cosby, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert and Ruby Yost and brother Donald Yost.

He is survived by his wife Ellen Yost of Cosby; his children James Yost, Jr. and wife Donna of Sevierville; Cheryl Rist and husband Karl of Cumming, GA; Douglas Yost, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Bruce Yost, Kenneth Yost, Sam Yost, Sr., and Sam Yost, Jr., all of Cosby; brothers Larry Yost of Richmond, VA; Bob Yost of Three Rivers, MI; and Jerry Yost of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren Brian Parrett and wife Yena Parrett, Braselton, GA; Robin Parrett, Stuart, FL; Stephanie Lanier, Sevierville; Christine Yost, Coconut Creek, FL; Sgt. Jason Yost and wife Jaime of SC; and Jenelle Vermeulen of Hollywood, FL; great-grandchildren Karissa Lanier, Addie Parrett, Christopher and Tristain Parrett, Trevan DeLancy, Kaden Yost, and Chloe Vermeulen.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Manes Funeral Home in charge.