Claxton Lee Yeager, 68, of Geneva, Texas passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Yeager was born in Houston, Texas on January 24, 1952 to Claxton Yeager and Helen Faye Little.  He worked for many years as a boilermaker with Boilermaker Local 101 in Denver, Colorado.  He had lived in Sabine County for five years, having previously resided in Center.

He is survived by his mother, Helen Yeager of Fort Worth; wife, Karen Lee Yeager of Geneva; daughter, Krystal Smith and husband, Justin, of Center; brothers, Keith Yeager of Geneva and Quinton Yeager and wife, Netta, of Fort Worth; and grandchildren, Levi and October.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill, Texas.