John Gabriel Yearwood

September 21, 2006, John Gabriel Yearwood embarked on his final journey home. For 23 years, Gabe blessed the lives of many friends and family. Although his life was cut short by an automobile accident, he left his mark on all who knew him. Gabe loved spending time with his friends, especially in his frequent role as ‘leader of the pack.’ Gabe’s free spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Gabe is survived by his parents, John and Sue Yearwood of DeFuniak Springs, FL, along with multitudes of family and friends. Gabe was welcomed into his new home by his paternal grandparents, Ervin and Doris Yearwood and maternal grandparents, Leon and Mildred Campbell.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 24, from the East Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs with the Rev. Dean Whitaker officiating. Burial followed in the Magnolia Cemetery.


[Source: The DeFuniak Springs Herald, September 28, 2006]

[Burial: Magnolia Cemetery, DeFuniak Springs]