A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and a reception will follow in the Haywood-Duke Room. A private committal service will be held prior to the memorial service.
Born March 4, 1940 in Oxford, NC to the late Harold and Frances Yeargin, Neil was longtime member and volunteer at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. He graduated from Hampden Sydney College where he played football. Neil was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Air Force where he received The Bronze Star. He retired from Burlington Industries after a lengthy career, enjoyed the beach, running, playing golf, and loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Taylor Appleyard and brother, William Yeargin.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Martha Yeargin; son, Neil W. Yeargin and his wife Justine; daughter, Anna Rives Ruth and her husband James; Doug Appleyard; grandchildren, Will and Sarah Appleyard, Shea, Liam, and Keely Yeargin; and Michael and Thomas Ruth.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro, NC 27401 or to Duke Cancer Institute, 710 W. Main St., Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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