Floyd Junior Yankey age 66 of Lynchburg, Ohio (formerly of Hillsboro) died Friday evening May 2, 2003 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. He was born August 23, 1936 in Hillsboro, Ohio the son of the late, Lawrence and Dorothy (Wilkin) Yankey. Mr. Yankey was a retired plant operator for the Highland Stone Division. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1161. He is survived by his first wife and mother of his children, Mary Jones of Lynchburg, two daughters, Jackie (Mike Collins) Dunn of Hillsboro, Tonya (Charles) Spaeth of Lynchburg, three sons, Jeff Yankey of Lynchburg, Tom (Jeanette) Yankey of Lynchburg, Terry (Helen) Yankey of Grayson, Kentucky, nineteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn (Gregory) Yankey and one brother, Jerry Yankey. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Burial will follow in the Dunkard Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Transplant Unit at the Ohio State University Medical Center, 450 West 10th Avenue, Rhodes Room 103, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Fro more information or to sign our online register book please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
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Brianna Abbott Lifeline of Ohio 770 Kinnear Rd., Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43212
Floyd was a very special man and I consider it a blessing that I had the opportunity to get to know him while he was in the hospital awaiting his transplant. I was always amazed at his gentle spirit! He loved all of you (his family) so much and I loved how his eyes would twinkle when he spoke of his grandkids and being called "Grandpa Doodle". Waiting for his heart transplant wasn't easy and I fondly remember coming to see him while he was working on puzzles or just lost in thought. When I asked, he always said that he was thinking about his new heart. Floyd seemed to always care for and think of others and my favorite memory of him was before his transplant when we were at the hospital singing Christmas Carols to him and he was singing along with tears in his eyes, a smile on his face, and before we left he insisted on giving candy canes to the kids as a thank you. I loved that moment! Before his transplant, Floyd used to tell me that he just wanted a chance. While he didn't have long to enjoy his new heart, I am thankful that he received his transplant and was able to go home and even to his own apartment. His apartment was the last place that I saw Floyd. I visited him the day before he was re-admitted to the hospital. He was so excited and so proud about being in his own apartment. I am so glad that I was able to see him for the last time outside of the hospital and in surroundings that he enjoyed. Even then he was thinking about others. Floyd was such a sweet and caring man. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief... and to Floyd- rest in peace my friend.
Brianna Abbott Lifeline of Ohio 770 Kinnear Rd., Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43212
Floyd was a very special man and I consider it a blessing that I had the opportunity to get to know him while he was in the hospital awaiting his transplant. I was always amazed at his gentle spirit! He loved all of you (his family) so much and I loved how his eyes would twinkle when he spoke of his grandkids and being called "Grandpa Doodle". Waiting for his heart transplant wasn't easy and I fondly remember coming to see him while he was working on puzzles or just lost in thought. When I asked, he always said that he was thinking about his new heart. Floyd seemed to always care for and think of others and my favorite memory of him was before his transplant when we were at the hospital singing Christmas Carols to him and he was singing along with tears in his eyes, a smile on his face, and before we left he insisted on giving candy canes to the kids as a thank you. I loved that moment! Before his transplant, Floyd used to tell me that he just wanted a chance. While he didn't have long to enjoy his new heart, I am thankful that he received his transplant and was able to go home and even to his own apartment. His apartment was the last place that I saw Floyd. I visited him the day before he was re-admitted to the hospital. He was so excited and so proud about being in his own apartment. I am so glad that I was able to see him for the last time outside of the hospital and in surroundings that he enjoyed. Even then he was thinking about others. Floyd was such a sweet and caring man. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief... and to Floyd- rest in peace my friend.