Dewey H. Yancey Jr.

Dewey H. Yancey, (affectionately known as Junior) age 85 of Lawrenceville, Ga. passed away July 25, 2014. Mr. Yancey was preceded in death by his parents Dewey and Ruby Yancey, and sister, Irene Freeman. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Jewell, sons: Alan and Wanda Yancey, Jerry and Donna Yancey, 3 sisters, Reba Watson, Shirley and Gene McCart and Diane and Johnny Padgett, brothers, Bobby and Barbara Yancey, Charles and Myra Yancey and Jimmy Yancey, 4 Grandchildren: Bryan and Stephanie Yancey, Jason and Samantha Yancey, Amanda Yancey and Ben Yancey, 3 Great Grandchildren: Emma, Adam and Nora. Mr. Yancey was a lifelong resident of Gwinnett County and was retired from Gwinnett County Board of Education, maintenance department. He was a devoted pastor for 35 year and pastored 4 churches, Almon Baptist Church, Alcova Baptist Church, Sharon Baptist Church and Liberty Baptist Church. Mr. Yancey spent the majority of his life devoted to God and his family. The service honoring the life of Dewey Yancey will be held Monday, July 28, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Lenora Baptist Church. Mr. Yancey will lie in state at the church from 1 until the service hour. Interment will follow in Lenora Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 27, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the funeral home. Condolences may be viewed or sent to www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Lawrenceville Chapel 770-963-2411, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.Read Obituary