Francis "Frank" Yeary

Francis Leo “Frank” Yeary, 88, of Harrogate, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday night, March 6, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family in Tazewell, Tennessee. He was born in Clermont County, Ohio, on November 22, 1933, the son of the late Mellie (Monday) and Ira Yeary.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Charles Steven Yeary; his wife of 40 years, Nellie Partin Yeary; great-grandson, Devin Austin Smith; two brothers, Gene Yeary and James Yeary; and three sisters, Helen Moses, Doris Moses, and Joyce Cole.

He is survived by two stepchildren, James (Renda Sue) Partin and Glenda (Leonard) Duffield; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers Donald “Rick” Yeary and William Yeary, two sisters, Clara Ballard and Juanita Maloon; special niece, Sue Tuttle; and a host of other nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. After high school graduation, Frank spent two years in the U.S. Army and served as a M.P. while stationed in Germany. After 34 years as a jet engine assembler, he retired from General Electric in Cincinnati and relocated to Claiborne County in 1992. Frank is known for his love and devotion to his family, to his church, and to his Lord. He was a member of the Church of God Mountain Assembly.

The family of Frank Yeary will receive friends Friday, March 11, 2022 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Middlesboro Church of God Mountain Assembly. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Middlesboro Church of God Mountain Assembly with Rev. Michael Padgett and Rev. Lonnie Lyke, presiding. Graveside services will be in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens Mausoleum immediately following funeral service.

Pallbearers:  Edward Duffield, Craig Smith, Daniel Hurst, Jake Partin, Jonathan Partin and Wesley Corum.

Register book and online condolences are available at www.cawoodfh.com

Cawood Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.