John Eustace Yelvington Jr., who was born 80 years ago in his family's farmhouse in Johnston County, North Carolina, died April 3, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie, his sons Mark and Paul, daughter-in-law Denise, his four grandchildren Allison, Christopher, Luke and Kate, and his brother Bill.
John graduated from Virginia Tech and worked as an electrical engineer for General Electric in Lynchburg, Virginia and Northern Telecom in Research Park, North Carolina. During retirement he was active in the Wake County Senior Democrats Club serving several years as its treasurer. He enjoyed numerous classes at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at NCSU and spent many happy hours puttering in his yard and garden.
No services are planned at this time due to Covid-19.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh.