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MY loving Papa,where do I start? I had the best papa in the world you compassion for the Lord and your family Was enormous.I know you don't want us to be sadbut it's so hard to wrap my head around of the idea that I will never be able to sit in your lap and just talk or to walk up behind you quietly and rub your head and say "guess who"or our talks about grandma Jessie.you telling me how important an education was you my dearest papa was one of the biggest influences in my life I know without...

ASHLEY B . ORMAN

June 14, 2015 | Lexington, TN

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

A. H.

June 11, 2015 | NC

He was the best stepfather and friend you can have he will be missed but never forgotten

Greg & Shirley &family Royal

June 11, 2015 | Naylor, GA

My dearest daddy words can not express how I feel my heart is hurting sad empty but it is full also with wonderful memories of love joy and happiness.
I will cherish them forever until we meet again in Heaven .
Love you
Terrie Y Boatright

Terrie Y Boatright

June 11, 2015 | Waverly, TN

I am so sorry for the passing of Larry, we grew up together on Garrard Avenue, played baseball together and went to church together, my prayers are with the family, we keep losing so many every passing year that we grew up with and makes one wonder about our own mortality prayers Leila bell, marie bell lewis

leila bell

June 11, 2015 | Savannah, GA

You have ment the world to our family. Ups and downs going to miss our porch talks. We love you.

Mandy Scott Royal

June 10, 2015 | Norco, LA

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

William&Gina Harrell

June 10, 2015 | Shellman Bluff, GA

Thinking of you with love & prayer. Mr. Yawn was such a gentleman. He had a way of always making you feel special. I know you have many wonderful memories to cherish. May God provide comfort today & in the days ahead.

Janet Utley

June 10, 2015 | Savannah, GA

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

Alice Wade

June 10, 2015 | Doerun, GA

Larry (L.E.)'s Obituaries

Shellman Bluff/Moultrie-Larry Elton Yawn, Sr., age 73, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Candler Hospital.L.E. lived in Richmond Hill and Savannah most of his life. He has made his home in recent years between Shellman Bluff and Moultrie. He was a member of Silk Hope Baptist Church and was attending Emerald Hill Baptist Church in Moultrie. L.E. was a member of Solomon's Lodge #1, F.&A.M. He was retired from maintenance at Colonial Oil Company after many years of service.He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Jessie K. Yawn; his parents, Lonnie & Ruth Yawn; two brothers, Wilbur Yawn and Glenn Yawn.L.E. is survived by his wife, Laverne Kilgore Yawn; a daughter, Terrie Y. Boatwright (Chuck); a son, Larry Elton Yawn, Jr. (Cheryl); sisters, Elouise Williams and Runette Parker; brothers, Gene Yawn (Betty), Scottie Yawn (Donna), and Levis Yawn (Betty); sisters-in-law, Frankie Yawn and Sylvia Yawn; three step-children, Pennie Wood (Ray), Greg Royal (Shirley), and Scott Royal (Mandy); 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.A visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Richmond Hill Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Richmond Hill Funeral Home.Burial: Burnt Church Cemetery, Richmond Hill, GA.Remembrances: Emerald Hill Baptist Church, Attn: Faye Plymel, 646 Plymel Rd., Moultrie, GA 31788 or to Silk Hope Baptist Church, 4929, Pineland Dr., Savannah, GA 31405. Richmond Hill Funeral Home912-756-7575www.coxrichmondhillfh.com

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