JOHNSTON, S.C. - Private services for Mr. James Everette Yonce, Jr., age 81, will be held for the immediate family at Mt. of Olives Cemetery Mausoleum, Friday, September 19, 2008. Memorials may be made to Johnston United Methodist Church, Att: Lila Holmes, P.O. Box 186, Johnston, SC 29832. The family is at the home, 110 Monument Drive. Bland Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Mr. Yonce, a native of Johnston, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He was a son of the late James Everette, Sr. and Pearle Satcher Yonce. Mr. Yonce was a graduate of Clemson University where he was a member of the Senior Tiger Platoon and the Perishing Rifle Drill Team. He was a retired Postal Employee with the US Post Office in Johnston and was a member of Johnston United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife: Lavinia Lee Yonce; daughter: Cynthia (Sandi) Yonce McGee; sons: James Everette (Jimmy) Yonce, III and Walter (Wally) S. Yonce; brother: John Preston Yonce, Sr.; and 5 grandchildren. The Yonce Family would like to extend a special "thank you" to the Pastor and church family of Johnston United Methodist Church for all the love and care shown during their loved one's illness and also to Hospice Care of Edgefield for their special care and concern. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
The Augusta Chronicle-September 19, 2008