Mr. Edward Yawn, 82

Mr. Edward Yawn, 82, of Denton, passed away Nov. 21 at Lumber City Nursing Home.
Mr. Yawn was born Oct. 8, 1943, in Bacon County to the late Clifford Hebron Yawn and Mary Margarette Davis Yawn. He was a lifelong resident of Denton, a veteran of the United States Army, serving a four-year term, including one year in Turkey, and enjoyed going to and being a member of Denton Baptist Church. In early years he was employed with CSX Railroad and loved it, he was mesmerized by trains and box cars.
One of his favorite pastime things to do was to sit on the front porch in his rocking chair waving at and counting all the cars that passed by, then going out and checking his mailbox, he was a busy person. After years passed by, he could not do this, people would ask about him, because they missed him. He enjoyed eating, reading, especially his Bible, readers digest, newspapers and working crossword puzzles.
He was sweet natured, very friendly, always had a smile for you and he will surely be missed by all.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Malissia Yawn Smith.
Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law Chester and Doll Yawn of Hazlehurst; several special nieces and nephews.
Services were held Nov. 23 at Denton Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Kersey and the Rev. Shon McEachin officiating.
Interment followed in Denton Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Tye Rea, Tre` Rea, Conner Rea, Eli McEachin, Samuel McEachin and Joshua McEachin.
Music was rendered by Ron Williams and Wayne Davis.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge.