Alfred Harold Yeatman Jr.

Al was born on June 8, 1939, in Wilmington, Delaware to Alfred Harold Yeatman, Sr. and Alice White Yeatman. He graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1957. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years in the United States and abroad. Returning to Wilmington, he met and married the love of his life, Margaret Elizabeth (Peg) Marvel. He was employed by DuPont for over forty years, first in the labs at Chestnut Run in Delaware, then for over 26 years in Wake Forest, N.C., as an area manager in X-ray Sales and Service. After retirement, he and Peg moved to Columbia, S.C., to be near family.

In addition to his wife, Peg, Al is survived by his son Robert Yeatman (Lariann), daughter Patricia Terreni (Charlie), grandchildren Ashley Holden (Tyler), Brandon Yeatman, R. Shand Terreni, great-granddaughter Harper Holden, sister-in-law Margaret (Peggy) Yeatman and many loved nieces and nephews, cousins, and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Alice Yeatman, brother Wayne Yeatman, grandson Charlie Terreni, niece Susan Yeatman, and nephew David Yeatman.

Al enjoyed all the time he spent with his family. Many family memories include days spent crabbing and fishing with his kids and grandkids. He loved being with people and was always ready with a story or joke. Church was an important part of his life. In North Carolina, Al and Peg attended Wake Forest United Methodist Church, where he was a church officer and member of the Methodist Men. After moving to Columbia, they joined Trinity United Methodist Church. There, he participated in Disciples classes, Hillclimbers Club, weekly Dominoes and Bridge games, and made many wonderful friends.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 17th, at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Blythewood, S.C. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20th, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, PO Box 864 Blythewood, S.C. 29016.