Elza L. Yeary, age 85, of Whitesburg, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Fort Sanders Regi

onal Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He served in the Army for 12 years and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. For more than 30 years he was a over the road long haul truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Dora Yeary; brothers: Alvis and Doug Yeary; sisters: Thelma Brooks and Elva Williams and son: Michael Yeary.

Elza is survived by his wife of 67 years: Bernice Yeary; sons: Gary and Randall (Cristian) Yeary; grandchildren: Tyler Yeary, Eric Yeary and Patricia (Bradley) McTyre and great grandchildren: Elio McTyre and Daniel Yeary and sister: Freda Brooks.

Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 from 2:00 p.m

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