Eugene Leon Yingling, age 85, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday May 24, 2020. Gene was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the 5th Army Band. He earned his Master of Science and Music from the University of Illinois, attended the US Naval School of Music in Washington D.C., and was bestowed a Doctorate of Laws from The Crown College. Gene taught, conducted and arranged music for over 60 years and also served 48 years in various Christian ministries.
Gene is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Yingling; children, Robert Yingling, Patricia King, Karen Niemeyer, John Yingling, and James Yingling; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on May 31, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Temple Baptist Church, 1700 W Beaver Creek Dr., Powell, TN 37849. The service will follow at 6:00 pm, Officiated by Pastor Clarence Sexton. A private burial will take place at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gene's name to The Crown College at https://thecrowncollege.edu.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sherwoodchapel.com for the Yingling family.