Perry Alan Yancey

Perry Alan Yancey August 16, 1960 - August 30, 2022 Perry Alan Yancey, 62, of Malaga, WA passed away August 30, 2022. Alan was born August 16, 1960 in Wenatchee, WA to James and Earlene (Pierce) Yancey. Alan attended Sunnyslope Elementary, Orchard Junior High, and Wenatchee High School. After high school, Alan enlisted in the Army National Guard and went through basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina where he completed Food Services School. Alan served 9 months in the National Guard after which time he requested and received release from active duty training and was returned to control of the Adjutant General of Washington to complete remaining service obligation of 5 years and 4 months in the Marine Corps. He went through basic training again at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at San Diego, California. While in the Marine Corps, he was trained as a Field Radio Operator and received a Rifle Marksman Badge, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. Alan was released from active duty after serving 1 year and 10 months in Okinawa. He completed his reserve obligation December 21, 1984. Upon returning home from the service he worked in various warehouses as a forklift operator for most of his work career. Alan is survived by his parents, James and Earlene (Pierce) Yancey of Malaga, WA; brother, Bob Yancey of Walla Walla, WA; sisters, Kris (Carlton) Whitmire of Wenatchee; Kathy (Gary) Kennedy of Malaga, WA; and various aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Austin and Essie (Clark) Yancey; and Henry and Louise (Byler) Pierce. A special thanks to Alan's very special friends; Rae Patikas and Jeanie Stoner of Wenatchee, WA; Corrine and Jim Rossman of Las Vegas, NV; and Curt McManus of East Wenatchee, WA. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 am, on September 23rd at Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum, 1301 10th Street NE, East Wenatchee, WA. A reception will follow at Wenatchee Valley Veterans’ Hall, 1202 N Wenatchee Ave. Parking will be available off street between the Hall and the Buzz Inn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice

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Perry Alan Yancey

August 16, 1960 - August 30, 2022