Gary Yancey

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Gary Yancey

1937-2016

 

Services for Gary Keith Yancey, 78, of the Walton Community were held Jan. 22, 2016, at the Zion Hill Assembly of God with Pastor Randy Fisher officiating under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.  Burial will be in the Meredith Campground Cemetery.
Mr. Yancey lost his battle with cancer and met his Lord Monday, Jan.  16, 2016.  He was born Aug. 21, 1937, to Charles and Bertha Morris Yancey.

Mr. Yancey was an ordained Assembly of God minister.  He was well known as the “man on the square” around the Canton courthouse.  He witnessed to many people and told of God’s love and goodness.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Murphy Yancey; son, Charles Yancey and wife, Tammie; and five grandchildren, Jessica, Cheyler, Topanga, Christopher and Gabriel; brother, Kenneth Yancey; many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Elissa Hood; infant daughter, Kathryn Rose; brother, Kelly; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Yancey.