J.L. married his beloved wife Nell on December 5, 1950. He is survived by his five daughters Marsha Ward ( Harry Sr.), Cynthia Kaufmann (Joe), Cathy Mixon (Kevin), Susie Peterson (Mack), and Beth Miller, One son, Joseph Yaun III (Beth). J.L. leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. He is survived by one sister Louise Quillin. J.L. was preceded in death by two brothers Clyde Yaun, Warren Yaun, and five sisters Annie Yaun, Marjorie Blatten, Carolyn Stewart, Thelma Singletary, and Juanita Paul, One grandson Marion J. Peterson. After a stay in the US Army, Joseph returned home and cared for his mother, wife and unborn child.
Family and friends are invited to attend his Life Well Celebrated Memorial Service, 2pm on Saturday January 12, 2019 at the Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends starting at 1 pm.