William Douglas Yarnell
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William Douglas Yarnell Sr. passed from this life on October 14, 2025. Bill was born at Fort Hood Texas April 17, 1968 to Marvin Joseph Yarnell and Deborah E. Northam.
Bill married Jinlian Wu July 6, 2009 and they have 2 children William Douglas Jr. and Sallie Lou. Bill enjoyed writing and music as he spent time as a karaoke DJ and also an internet radio DJ. He also enjoyed fantasy themed movies, books and comics.
Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents Curtis and Sallie Carter, Donald Yarnell and Julia Dishaw, his dad, half-sister Darla Costa, uncle and aunt Butch & Ann Carter.
He is survived by his wife and children, his mom, sister Shelley Doyle and husband Torrey, nephew Cody Doyle, niece Catherine Van Riper, uncle and aunt Carl & Shirley Moore and 3 cousins Tim, Shana and Laura.
A service will be held graveside on November 15th at 10:00am at Resthaven Cemetery in Belton Texas.
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2525 North Main St, Belton, TX 76513
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