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Robert Yawn Obituary
He was born in Jacksonville, Ga., the son of Hardy Lee Yawn and Myrtice Alberta Rawlins Yawn. "Bob," as he was known by family and friends was a veteran of the United States Army, having proudly served his country for some 27 years including a tour during the Vietnam crisis. During his military service he was chosen to personally escort then President Ford to Korea. Having been raised in Orlando, Fla., he came back there after retirement from the military. In the year 2000 he and his wife came to DeFuniak Springs, where he fulfilled a lifelong dream of owing and operating a cattle ranch. He was past president of The Cattleman's Association. He was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, Jerry Yawn.
Among survivors are his wife of almost 50 years, Essye Yawn; his son, Robert Lee Yawn II and wife Debra Ann of Kissimmee; his granddaughters, Lauren Nicole and Megan Elizabeth Yawn; his sister-in-law, Alberta Brooks and husband William of Kissimmee; a special nephew, Harvey Yawn of Wildwood, Fla.; and a special niece, Bridget Ehlers and husband Scott of Melbourne.
In lieu of flowers it was Bob's request that memorials be made in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.
A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Jerry Evans Chapel.
Graveside services will be Friday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell with Dr. Robert Reaves officiating.
Arrangements and services are under the direction of Jerry Evans.
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Memories and Condolences
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Betsy Austin
December 15, 2007
Mr. Yawn We will miss you at Clarke's! I so enjoyed when you walked into our store! You reminded me so much of my stepdad growing up! I loved talking to you and Essye ! Ya'll were two of the nicest people always and a lot of fun to work with and talk to. I will really miss seeing you and am sorry I will not get to see you again until Heaven! Mrs. Yawn please know I would still love to see you and if I can help in any way I would love to, with whatever I can help with even if it's just to talk. The two of you really touched my heart!
Daryl Cunningham
December 14, 2007
Mr. Yawn will be missed. He was a great man, who served our country and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Yawn rest in peace.
The Hancocks
December 13, 2007
Mr Yawn, a kind man and a proud American. You will be fondly remembered.
Take care Essye and heal, we are here if you need us.
Sharon & David Reece
December 13, 2007
I didn't Know you long, but it didn't take much time to know you are one of the best. Thank you for being a great all around person. I will miss you at Simply good.
SUSAN BULGER
December 12, 2007
YOU WILL BE MISSED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. I ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU AT WAL-MART.
Trudy Connell
December 12, 2007
Mr. Yawn was truly a fine peron who I admired beyond words. The friendship I developed with Mr. and Mrs. Yawn was remarkable and I will truly miss him.
Paula Sherman
December 12, 2007
Bobby, I didn't have the opportunity to know you as long as I would have liked. Thank you for your service to our country.
Essye, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phillip Johnson
December 12, 2007
I will never forget how much you did for me. You are surely missed.
Your family came to me as a customer and will always be the greatest of friends.
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