Albert Paul Yeager Jr.

Albert Paul Yeager Jr, age 86 of Maryville, TN went home to be with the lord on Thursday February 5, 2026. He was a veteran of the United States Navy who retired from serving our country after 52 years. He enjoyed collecting guns, reloading ammunition, Jeeping, and cruising. He was a member of Rio Townsend.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, Albert Paul Yeager Sr. and Olga Yeager; sister, Louise Colagreco; son, Thomas Yeager; and former wife, Maureen McGinty Yeager.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Harriet "Lucy" Yeager; children, Paul (Janet) Yeager, Karen (Kim) Ingle, Troy (Michelle) Mikell, Susan (Pat) Chadwell, and Lora Mikell; Grandchildren, Judy (Dan) Tackett, Priscilla (Nick) Brewer, Melissa (Darrell) Whitney, Joshua (Lilibeth) Singletary, Tyler (Victoria) Yeager, Trace (Ariana) Yeager, Jillian Yeager, Jayden Yeager, Jarred (Tifanie) Mikell, Ryan (Alyssa) Mikell, Michael Osborne, Megan (Connor) Nagel,Haley Chadwell, and Leslie Sattler; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Jeanette Raspa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the Blount County Sheriff's Office for senior wellness checks. Amedisys Hospice and First Light Home Healthcare, and friend of the family, Kim Myers for taking exceptional care of Al over the past several months

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32211. The family will receive friends one hour prior beginning at 10:00 AM. Funeral services will conclude at 1:30 PM at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to your favorite charitable organization in memory of Albert P. Yeager, Jr.