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Dexter Royal Yager

1939 - 2019

BORN

1939

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

McEwen Funeral Service - Pineville Chapel

10500 Park Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

Dexter Yager Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Dexter Royal Yager
Start: 2019-01-30T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Elevation Church - Ballantyne

Family, friends and dreamers across the globe bid a heartfelt farewell to business pioneer, Dexter Royal Yager, Sr., who joined our Lord and Savior in Heaven January 6, 2019 at the age of 79.

Dexter was born to Leonard and Gertrude Yager December 6, 1939 in Fulton, New York. He married his wife, Birdie Narehood in 1957 at the age of 17. Together, they raised seven children and moved their family from Rome, NY to Charlotte, NC in 1969.

Dexter is survived by his wife, Birdie of 61 years, their children and spouses; Dexter Jr., Doyle and Holly, April and Michael, Lisa, Jeff and Rhonda, Leanne and Tim, Steven and Cecile, 27 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, his brother, Richard and sister, Lillian.

"Dex" fulfilled his life purpose as a devoted Christian, lover of freedom, country, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, businessman, entrepreneur and author. He shared his faith and free enterprise principles freely with anyone who would listen.... and millions did

He started many businesses over the years but his first and most successful was his own independent Amway distributorship that he and his wife Birdie started 54 years ago. They were the first to achieve many of the highest levels in the Amway business which spread to more than 80 countries. The Yager name, philosophies and methods became synonymous with success within the direct selling, multi-level marketing industry.

A public celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Elevation Church - Ballantyne, 11701 Elevation Point Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277. There is no invitation required and the service is open to all of the public. At this time, we are not planning to broadcast the service. As we are not sure how many people to expect, we want to encourage people who plan to attend the Celebration of Life to allow time for parking, getting inside the building and getting seated. We are asking that you let us know you are planning to attend by clicking on the link http://celebrationoflife.rsvpify.com. The link is also available on www.Legacy.com.

Online condolences may be expressed by going to legacy.com.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Yager freedom foundation, which supports youth leadership camps, ministries and other charities mail to:1300 Altura Road, Fort Mill, SC 29708.

Cards may be mailed to: The Yager Family, 1300 Altura Road, Fort Mill, SC 29708.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 29, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Dexter Yager

14 Entries

marcus dismas

January 23, 2025

5years gone & approaching 30rs since i met him in person, still no one has ever come close to lighting the fire of dreams in the darkness of lost hope like dex. the amway thing has become a marker on the economic road of business & marketing long ago as the dynamics have changed, but the dream lives on only looking for its next spark, so as to light the road forward. there will never again be another dexter yager, but i pray, there may be another who is worthy to pick up his torch & carry it forward as a people builder & a dream warrior. til then, this 10th generation US Army combat veteran will soldier on & seek far & long for such an opportunity.
God bless dex, & see you in that next place from where only a few of us have seen & returned.

Sharon E Murray

February 7, 2024

Being quite late to add my condolences to a list that must be millions of mourners. No doubt you built the Amway business. Privileged to hear you in person once- Tapes, Meetings and Seminars is the path. Along with the good fellowship. God bless you and keep you.

Muriel Busing

September 16, 2021

The Angels weep.....

marcus dismas

August 7, 2020

dex, you were the BEST! you always remain positive through the many years, hardships and sacrifices...as well as the challenges, frustrations, setbacks and humiliations...in business, and life in general. you never were perfect, but you were persistent and perseverant.
some arrogant punk-a kid comes to one of your events, and you shook his hand...never mentioning your position, rank, or income...and instilled the seed of a dream that has carried him through the good and bad times, as well as even the battlefields of iraq.
the times have changed, as has economic realities in supply-chain economics and the marketing thereof here in the states...but the dream still remains in the many of us who's lives you touched and forever changed.
i thank God for you, and the many who've become like you, because of you!

'Dream on my Frfiend'A'>

James BarkerSouthwell

April 4, 2019

'Dream on my Friend'A'''>

Condolunces
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Réjean Lessard

March 29, 2019

I'm sad for his departure. But happy to have him already shaken hands, he was a great man with a big heart.
my deepest sympathy God bless you.
Je suis triste de son départ. Mais heureux de lui avoir déjà serré la main, c'était un grand homme avec un grand coeur.
mes plus sincères sympathie que Dieu vous garde.
Réjean & Pierrette

Jermaine Bowe

March 25, 2019

Condolences from the Bowe Family. May God comfort the Yager family in your time of lost. Mr. Yager was one of the greatest influencers in my life. His words and deeds will live on forever

Jim Stovall

February 19, 2019

Yager Family,

I just learned of Dexters passing. My life and career have brought me in contact with many high-profile people, but it would be hard for me to imagine anyone who had a greater positive impact on more people than Dexter Yager. He will never be forgotten, and his legacy will remain and continue to grow into the future.

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Jim Stovall

Michael Martucci

February 10, 2019

Dex our Prayers are with you,Birdie, and your family, My wife and myself are a success today and have lived a better Life because you came,, You will truly be missed.

Ken & Latana Barnes

January 29, 2019

Our condolences to the Yager family. Dexter was a friend as well as a business partner to thousands upon thousands of people. By helping one, he helped thousands......Thank you Dexter, and may you rest in peace.

Pat and Mike Macchiagodena

January 29, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to the Yager Family. How blessed we are to have known Dexter Yager. Every time we had the privilege to be in his presence, we felt his deep love for people and his deep desire to want to help and serve them. He has left such a loving presence in our hearts. He has forever touched us with his wisdom and example of servant leadership, and we are extremely grateful for his influence on our lives. May you take comfort in knowing that he is at home with the Lord.

Thanks Dexter!

Melissa Thomas

January 29, 2019

My brother Chuck pictured here with all of his children. After 2 tours of Vietnam my brother came home a very changed young man. One of the biggest changes was in his faith. After all he had seen and witnessed in Vietnam he didn't believe there could be a God that would allow all of that horror. My brother had always been an easygoing fella with a gentle sweet spirit. That had not changed but you could no longer see joy in his eyes, they were filled with sadness even when he smiled. I would talk to him about Jesus every now and then and he would pat me on the head and say "that is great for you Missy". He was 17 years older than me so we we never really hung out together. That all changed when Amway, Dexter and Birdie entered our lives. Our entire family got involved and every major seminar it was like a family reunion. Even tho we lived far apart we came together for a weekend several times a year. It was wonderful! Then God hatched a plan! We all came together to attend the next major seminar and this time Captain Gerald Coffee would be speaking. A former POW during the Vietnam War. My younger brother Rex was responsible for hosting Captain Coffee and asked Chuck to help. That weekend Captain Coffee shared his testimony Sunday morning and Chuck was there to hear it. We were all captivated with his powerful testimony of how he leaned into Jesus to survive the horrors he endured. Then the altar call came and Chuck got up and went forward. It makes me cry typing this now as only a short year later my brother Chuck died from a fatal heart attack while driving his car. If not for Dexter and his willingness to provide those Sunday services I don't know that Chuck would have made that decision. Captain Coffee spoke his language and knew the tragedies and horrors of Vietnam. Chuck was able to ride to the airport with Captain Coffee after the service. Captain Coffee spoke with him in great length and prayed with him. Thank you Dexter, the light returned to my brothers eyes and the joy and peace he experienced that last year of his life I will never forget. I am sure Chuck has met you in heaven and shared the story with you by now!

January 29, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to Birdie and the family. Dexter touched our lives in such a beautiful and positive way. We are blessed for having known both Dex and Birdie. We know he is in a better place.
Blessings to the Yager Family.
Randy and Linda Siciliano

I M

January 29, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one May you find comfort comfort in knowing the promises of our loving and caring God and his son Jesus Christ. Jn.5:28-29.

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