James V. Yardley III, 75, of Rhinebeck, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2022, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck. Born on April 11, 1947, in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late James Vincent Yardley Jr. and Lucille Wilson Yardley. He proudly served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969. James went on to earn his MBA from Marist College. After working all over the country, Including Kingston, California, Tennessee, and Boston, he retired as comptroller in 2001 from Remington Firearms in Ilion, NY. James was the previous owner and operator of Liberty Bell Furniture, until he closed his shop in 2011. On August 14, 2004, in Fishkill. he married Regina Osterc. Mrs. Yardley survives at home. James was also an avid reader, a prolific writer, having articles published in the American Thinker and the Canada free press. He loved to cook with his beloved wife whom he adored. He had a great sense of humor, a terrific laugh, and a unique outlook on life. Along with his wife he is survived by his two children and his grandchildren whom he adored and was immensely proud of: James Vincent Yardley IV. of California, and Catherine E. Wilson, of Washington St.; three grandchildren, James Vincent Yardley V, Lucia Yardley, and Tanner J. Wilson; and one niece Molly Yardley. He is also survived by his brother John Yardley of Connecticut, and sister, Ann Marie Jackson, of Poughkeepsie. A graveside service will be at 11AM on Friday July 1st, 2022, at St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, 171 Salt Point Tpke. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. James's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Hudson Valley Hospice, 80 Washington St, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com