David L. Yeary, Sr., 66, of Tifton passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his residence. His funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2003, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Dr. Fred Evers officiating. Mr. Yeary was laid to rest at a later date.
Born April 27, 1937, in Galveston, Texas, Mr. Yeary was the son of the late David Jackson Yeary and Rebecca Grace James Yeary. Before retiring, he was a consultant at a personnel firm; and he was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Tifton. He was also a member of the American Cancer Society and the Tifton Optimist Club. He had lived in Tifton for three years.
Mr. Yeary is survived by his wife, Carolyn Yeary of Tifton; one son, David L. Yeary, Jr. of Athens; five grandchildren, Jessica Cason, Allison Yeary, Mary Beth Yeary, Kayt Yeary and Kathy Yeary; and three great-grandchildren, Nichols Yeary, Harlee Cason and Blake Cason.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Tift Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, P. O. Box 747, Tifton, GA 31793.