Robert Draper Yonce, age 80 formerly of Pulaski passed away Saturday,April 25, 2015.
He lived all of his life in Pulaski (891 Dillon Street last address), until November, 2013, when he went to live with his son and daughter-in-law in Kingston, TN, due to health reasons.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Jean Via Yonce, and his two grandchildren, Christopher Dale Yonce, and Stephanie Charlene Yonce. He was also preceded by his father, Joe Yonce, and mother, Eliza Millirons Yonce, as well as three sisters, Vada Edwards, Beulah Viars, and Viola Davis.
He was a long time employee of Canteen Vending at his retirement, and previously worked for Pepsi Cola.
He was also a long time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Pulaski.
He is survived by his only child,Michael Yonce and wife,Debbie;a nephew ,Robert Viars;
sister -in-law, Darlene Covey and niece,Cindy Pagans.
Funeral services will be Tuesday 2:00 pm , April 28, 2015 in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel,Pulaski with Pastor Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Interment will follow at Thornspring Cemetery,Pulaski.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 pm until service time.
To send online condolences,visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com
Bower Funeral Home,Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the Yonce family.