Leland Ray Yancey, "Jim", was born Jan 17, 1927 in Stockton, MO to William Ray and Essie Pearl (Fortney) Yancey. He passed away on March 26, 2015 in Wichita, KS at the age of 88. He was a retired Quality Assurance Inspector for Beechcraft, a former mason and loved fishing. Preceding "Jim" in death were his parents; his loving wife, Glenda Mae Yancey on 4/18/2011; and brother Oral S. Yancey. Survivors include his daughter, Debra Ellis; niece, Christie Noland; nephews, Craig S. (Jessie) Yancey, Stephen, Gregory, Andrew, and Adam Rakestraw; a sister-in-law, Frances (Neil) Breshears; grand nieces, Raychael Noland and Randa Kerr and many other family and friends. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on March 31, 2015 at the Westside Free Will Baptist Church with Funeral Services following at 10: 30a.m.. Flowers can be sent to Old Mission Mortuary or "Jim's" love and passion for animals will be remembered with donations to Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS. 67219. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.oldmissionmortuary.com