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WILLIAM YOAST Obituary
William Riley Yoast "Bill" (Age 94)
Of Springfield, Virginia passed away on Thursday May 23, 2019. Bill was born November 16, 1924. A visitation for "Bill" will be held Friday, May 31, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. A memorial service will occur Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 5312 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. A cremation will occur. In lieu of flowers, contributions in "Bill's" memory may be made to The Gerry Bertier Foundation; and The 71 Original Titans Foundation, http://71originaltitans.com/. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.demainefunerals.com for the Yoast family.
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Stephen Riley Yoast
August 2, 2025
In August of 2019, I finally got an answer to a question that had haunted me for 57 years. After a historical story from my aunt in Georgia and a search with 23andme I i found Coach Yoast to be my biological father. I have since met my sisters, Gail, Angie, and Deedee. Sadly, never meeting Sheryl or Bonnie. Betty (Mom) and all the Yoast family has taken me in as their brother and son. Ihave a story and Dad will know of me as he follows his only son with God's guidance. I always knew my Real name from a hidden birth certificate when i was adoted as a baby. No one ever told me...I never looked sadly missing meeting my father by 3 months...God had a plan and It has come around I love my new family and feel I have always been the brother they never had... God speed dad I will carry this legacy as i know you would have wanted ...
June 2, 2019
Coach Yoast taught us important lessons....ASPIRE to be a good person....STRIVE to be an honest person...PRAY to be a peaceful person
His impact upon our lives through his leadership during our high school years and beyond clearly set the standard for future generations
Jon Safren
Francis C. Hammond, Class of 1971
Dan Helm
June 1, 2019
Thoughts of support and love to the family. His influence endures.
Derick Hopson
May 31, 2019
Coach, what life lessons I have learned from you, so so many. Peace Blessings & Love. Derick (Sugarbabe) Hopson #11 Gone but not Forgotten
Anne Stegall
May 30, 2019
My heart and prayers go out to the entire Yoast family.
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