Ivey "John" N. Youmans

December 20, 1921 - December 9, 2020

Schenectady- Ivey “John” N. Youmans, 98 of Schenectady passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at The Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born on December 20, 1921 in Wesley, GA, he was the son of the late Isaac and Mattie (Cannady) Youmans. John dedicated himself to his country. He served in the United States Army and worked in the Combat Intelligence Unit. After 20 years of service, John retired as a Sergeant Major (E-9). During his career in the Army, John was fond of the opportunity to travel around the world. He also enjoyed reading, volleyball, baseball and softball. John was a member of the VFW Post 357 of Rotterdam, Disabled American Veterans, the American Military Retirees Association in Plattsburg and was a dedicated member of The Wesleyan Church, and most recently, The Church of Nazarene where he taught Sunday school for 28 years. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his loving wife, Rebecca A. (Sams) Youmans; brothers, William F. Youmans and Reggie Youmans and sisters, Oretha Autrey, Willie Mae Brown and Juanita Youmans. He is survived by his loving daughter, Patricia A. Youmans of Halfmoon and several nieces and nephews. John is also survived by his fellow congregants and dear friends from The Church of Nazarene. Services will be held privately for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name may be made to the Disabled American Veterans by visiting, https://www.ihelpveterans.org/.