In loving memory of Thomas Lenord Yancey, (aka Tom/Tommy/Thomas) born July 26, 1955, in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Clarence Lavelle Yancey and Virginia Lee Banks Yancey. He passed away on April 8th at home in Marina, California.
Tom grew up in Harrisburg, Arkansas and joined the U.S. Navy in 1974 where he served eight years as a hospital corpsman and was stationed in Millington, Tennessee; Okinawa, Japan; and Coronado Island, San Diego, CA. Tom worked 34 years at AllSafe Security Systems in Salinas, California. Tom was happily involved with St Jude’s Parish in Marina, CA, as well as with the Knights of Columbus Marina Council. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Anthony Yancey, David Yancey, Clarence (Butch) Yancey, one sister, Charlotte Nichols. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; son, Brian and daughter, Kelly; four sisters, Shirley Shannon, Vicki Hively (Randy), Linda Popejoy, and Melissa Hooper.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to St Jude Parish and Catholic Church, Marina, CA 93933 or Knights of Columbus Marina Council 7155, c/o St Jude’s Parish. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice staff and nurse Tara for their special care. Tom bids farewell with love to all his friends and family that he leaves behind.
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