Lonnie Eugene Yawn passed peacefully November 21, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Smithfield, NC from complications of Covid 19. Lonnie was never married and his biggest fear was to die alone. His nephew, Scott Carter, was able to make sure that did not happen. His sister LaVern and husband Braxton were able to say their goodbyes as well.
He was able to say his goodbyes via Facetime with his other siblings and family members prior to his passing. Many other family members wanted to be there for Lonnie but Covid made that impossible for health reasons.
Lonnie was born December 9, 1946 in Gastonia, North Carolina. He was the oldest son of Dr. Billy R. Yawn and Virginia Biddix Yawn. He moved to Clayton in 1957 with his family and considered Clayton his home.
Lonnie loved the UNC Tarheels, Clayton Comets, fishing, eating, playing cards, and sports of most any kind. Lonnie was a graduate of Caswell Training School in Kinston and worked for years as a CNA and security guard. He also worked at Jesse Jones making hot dogs and bologna. This information he shared constantly as that was his favorite job. He loved eating at the Rockin Comet in Clayton.
Lonnie never met a stranger. He always made you smile with his dancing, singing "made up" songs, corny jokes, and harmlessly flirting with the ladies.
Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Michelle Yawn Lamm Mitchell, his brother Mark Christian Yawn, and great-niece Shona Parrish.
Lonnie is survived by his remaining sisters LaVern Yawn Carter and husband Braxton of Clayton, Lisa Yawn Parrish and husband Elliott of Clayton, Shearae Yawn Robinson and husband Michael of Pikeville, N.C.
He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, whom he loved spending time with. Jordan Yawn (MaryKate), Jett Yawn, Brandon Robinson, Michalah Robinson, Kaide Lamm, Michael Lamm, Chad Parrish (Holly), Scott Carter (Heather), Sarah Carter, Todd Carter (Evia), Gabrielle Carter, Christian Carter, and John Carter.
Due to the exposure to Covid, the family will have a private graveside funeral at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Friday, November 27th at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Stanley Kirby and Rev. Braxton Carter will be officiating. He was a member of Everett Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church and attended as often as his health allowed.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Clayton Area Ministries at 780 Durham St, Clayton, NC 27520.
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