Harry Alvin “Al” Yeargin, Sr., age 90, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 19, 2020 at Life Care Center of Jacksonville. Al is survived by his loving wife Alice Ann Yeargin, all five of his children: Harry Alvin Yeargin, Jr. (Holly), Donna Lynn Head (Koko), David William Yeargin, Michael Scott Yeargin (Lisa) and Kimberly Ann Ford (Tyler), along with 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Al was preceded in death by his parents Harry William Yeargin and Rosaline Thomas and all four of his siblings Tommy, Rosenell, Don and Bruce Yeargin. Al was born on January 26, 1930 in Gaffney, S.C. and learned to work hard at a young age and was known for his work ethic throughout his life. He was active in Scouting and earned his Eagle Scout award in 1944. He graduated from Gaffney High School in 1948 and enlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably at NAS Jax in Jacksonville, FL where he met Alice Ann Pugh in 1953. The two quickly fell in love and were married on June 4, 1955. Al and Alice made Jacksonville, FL their home where the welcomed their five children into their family and raised them in the Mandarin area. Al was a real estate appraiser for over 40 years, finally retiring JTA in 2013. He worked as a volunteer for the American Red Cross helping in disaster relief for many years. Al and Alice were blessed to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary and enjoy a long, full life together. Al was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he served as Bishop and Stake President of the Jacksonville Florida East Stake.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. Al will be buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery in a graveside service attended by immediate family due to attendance limitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in Al’s memory may be made to the American Red Cross, online at https://www.redcross.org/donate/disaster-relief.html/.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL (904) 288-0025.
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