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John Yevak Obituary
He was born March 28, 1947, in Newport News, Va., to the late John Robert Yevak Sr. and Lavinia Stallings Yevak. Bobby was an avid sailor as a boy and spent many of his happiest moments on the surrounding waters of Hampton Roads. He graduated from Newport News High School in 1965 where he made many wonderful friends whom he cherished throughout his life. An avid sports fan, he coached football, track and baseball at Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News during the 1970s and 1980s. He continued his passion for coaching in and around Henderson and Rocky Mount, N.C., where he lived. Bobby fulfilled a life-long goal of becoming an ordained minister at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he served happily in several churches in North Carolina and Virginia. Bobby will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dawn Barrett Yevak; a daughter, Michele Yevak; a son, Jay Yevak and wife, Erin; two sisters, Karen Yevak and Shannon Yevak Leskin and husband, Will Leskin; two brothers, Peter Yevak and Tommy Yevak and wife, Kathy Yevak; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at St. John's Episcopal Church in downtown Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering C/O the International Mission Board at www.imb.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Judith Jones
December 26, 2008
Tommy and Family,
I am very saddened to hear about the lost of your brother "Bobby". I pray that God will strenghten and keep you during your grieving moments. I lived a few doors down from you on Park Ave. and have lost touch for so many years but, I never forgot you and your family. I have lost my mother, father and one of my brothers recently so, I really understand what you are going through. Be Blessed and "The Farmer Family " will be praying for you.
Judith Farmer- Jones (Judy)
Mina Sturk
December 19, 2008
Dear Dawn,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband . I know your faith will get you through this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
Edlora McBride
December 19, 2008
Dear Dawn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Just last Dec. my husband passed away on 29th. You came to be here that evening and had a beautiful prayer for me and my family, I appreciated you doing that. Love, Edlora McBride
Debbie Williams
December 19, 2008
Dear Mrs. Yevak and family,
We didn't get the opportunity to spend much time with Bob, but enjoyed the time very much when we did. He will be missed by a number of people here in the Rocky Mount area of NC. May God bless you and your family with the outpouring of His Love during this very difficult time.
North Roanoke Baptist Association of North Carolina
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Sharon Adcock Huskisson
December 18, 2008
Dear Petie and Karen...
So sorry to hear about Bobby's passing - Petie and I were just talking on the phone about him in October. Please keep in touch, as friendships seem more precious as we get older. My brother, Raymond passed away in 1990 and it is so hard to let a loved one go...so cherish the time you have with those you love still here on earth.
Love and blessings of peace to you and your family, Sharon Adcock Huskisson
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Ted Farrar
December 18, 2008
Dear Karen, Petie, Shannon and Tommy,
Mother and I were saddened by the news of Bobby's passing. Please get in touch as time seems to have created voids. Mother will be 91 years old in January and is still in relatively good health. Love and best wishes to all,
Ted Farrar
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Norman Grizzle
December 18, 2008
Karen, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lee Grizzle
Patsy Blackard Hallett
December 17, 2008
Bobby was a good friend in our high school years together. I will keep your family in my prayers as you move through this difficult time.
DONNIE GRIBBLE
December 17, 2008
WEDNESDAY, DEC17,2008
YEVAK FAMILY,
MY HEART IS FILLED WITH SORROW TO HEAR ABOUT BOBBY. IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO KNOW HIM IN THE LATE 60" AROUND NEWPORT NEWS HIGH SCHOOL AND THE BASEBALL FIELDS WE SHARED. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND GAVE SO MUCH BACK TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE HE COACHED. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND HIS SISTER KAREN . HE WILL BE SADELY MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
DONNIE GRIBBLE
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Nancy Seay
December 17, 2008
Petie and Family,
So sorry to hear about Bobby. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Seay
Phoenix, Arizona
Faye Keenan
December 17, 2008
Dear Dawn and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of your dear husband. God bless you, your children & extended family during these sorrow filled times.
I know your faith and strength in the Lord will see you through.
I am praying for you and your family.
In Christian Love,
Mason Goss
December 17, 2008
We are sorry to learn of Mr. Yevak's passing. He and the entire Yevak family are in the thoughts and prayers of those of us at Triangle Day School in Durham, NC.
Natalie Thompson
December 17, 2008
Dear Jay, Erin, Mrs Yevak, and all of Bobby's family:
I had the pleasure of working with Bobby for a few years in Newport News. He was such a wonderful person - so funny and so kind. The job was a real stinker, but he always kept a positive attitude and could always cheer up the place.
My thoughts and prayers are with you right now. He will be missed on earth but will always be with you. During this difficult time, especially over the holidays, know that he is looking over you and loves you so much.
Take care ~
Rodney Shepherd
December 17, 2008
Tommy,
I am very sorry to hear of the lost of your brother. I have not seen you since childhood. I have great memories of you and your father from Sports. We will keep your family in our prayers. Please keep in touch.
Rodney Shepherd - (240)485-7854
Sherry Huycke
December 16, 2008
Dear Karen,
I didn't know your brother Bobby, but when I saw the name, I knew you must be related. Your family will be in my prayers, not only because of your loss, but also because of how difficult it is to lose a loved one during the holidays... I know because my dad passed away many years ago on Dec. 5th.
Thinking of you all,
Sherry Hensel Huycke, NNHS '69
ronnie snapp
December 14, 2008
my condolences go out to the yevak family.i grew up with bobby and peter and karen and his whole family.he was a really good person and i have memories of him and peter tackeling me in his back yard playing football.you are in my prayers.
Bobby Mears
December 14, 2008
My condolences to the Yevak family on the passing of Bobby. Although I did not know him well, his late father, John, was an old friend during my coaching days @ Post 25, NN. Best wishes, Bobby Mears
Steve Burns
December 13, 2008
So sorry to hear of Bobby's death. The family is in my prayers.
Robin W. Miller
December 11, 2008
Jay and Erin,
I am saddened to hear of Mr. Yevaks passing. I love you both dearly and you & your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Miriam Falkner
December 11, 2008
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy is with all of you; you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Wilson
December 11, 2008
So sorry to hear about Bobby I know he will be missed
Danny & Barbara Riley
December 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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