"My condolences to the Yarnell family. Howard was my mentor and supervisor throughout many for my years with General Motors.WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN... Howard helped make the transition of urban high school student to a productive GMI co-op student a reality. Rest in peace my brother. I pray GOD comforts your family."
In loving memory of
Howard M. Yarnell
April 20, 1955 - October 15, 2016
Howard Mickey Yarnell, age 61, passed away surrounded by his devoted family on October 15, 2016 in Heiskell, Tennessee. A hard-working, well-respected man, Howard made a profound impact on everyone he met, including his General Motors family. He will be most remembered for being a loving husband, father and good friend.
Howard is survived and will be forever missed by his beloved wife, Donna Yarnell; son, Alexander Yarnell; daughters, Erica Yarnell and Stephanie Yarnell; grandson, Declan Yarnell; parents, Howard Frank Yarnell, Linda Faye Yarnell, and Alice Jeanette Crane; sisters, Terry Ann Sherburn and Diane Haley; and other extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel on Thursday, October 20th from 6-7 pm. A Memorial Service will follow at 7 pm, with Don Fox officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Lung Cancer Association at lung.org/donate in his memory. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Yarnell family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook below.
Tributes
"I'm so sorry that I won't be there with my family but are there in my heart . I pray to God that he will watch over my sister tonight . Send my love to all"
"My condolences to the Yarnell family. I had the pleasure of working with Howard for the last 4 years of the Doraville Plant. He was a true gentleman who always put the needs of the people that worked for him as his number one priority. Rest in piece Howard."
"I am so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. He was a great man. I'm very thankful for all the help and advice he was able to give me. He will be greatly missed at Arlington!"
"Our thoughts & prayers are with the Yarnell family. It was a privilege to work with Howard at the GM Plant in Arlington, Tx. We (Trino & Eva) will always remember Howard as the serious but kind gentleman he was......"
"Howard was great to work with. He was always encouraging and upbeat about the circumstances around him. He got me hooked on Soothanol and now my family won't travel without it. He was always interested in the well-being of the people around him. He was well liked and a good leader. He will be missed. My prayers will be with your family during this difficult time."
"General Motors Arlington Assembly: You Are In Our Hearts And Mind. God Bless You"
"Mr. Howard was a very kind and generous manager. I thank God for the opportunity to have met and known him. My husband and I would like the family to know you all are in our prayers. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal". Know that God will see you through this. He will forever be remembered. God bless you all."
"Howard was my friend. He will be greatly missed."
"I am very sorry for your loss , I worked with Howard for 20 years ,he was well respected by his peers and friends, we will miss him"
"He was very good to me. I will miss him dearly . Til we meet again my friend Love. Dee"
"My mother Bessie Lee is the oldest surviving grandchild on the Crane side of the family. Her mother, Eula, was Uncle Odell's sister. We are truly sorry for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God bless you all! Bessie Lee, Sherica and Doug Dickens"
"Rest in peace there are many people that will miss you"
"RIP Howard! Praying for your family!"
"I am praying for your family please know your husband and Dad left his legacy and mark here at General Motors he was a well loved guy and we will truly miss him"
"Prayers up to all the family; I know he will be missed...one day at a time. Love & Light"
"Love and prayers to all of you. Such a loss for your family and his friends. May you feel God's love and comfort now and in the days to come. His cousin, Ray Crane, (my husband) surely welcomed Howard into heaven with him."
"Howard and I worked together many years in Doraville Plant. Highly respected and totally committed to the success of the plant. Union and Management looked at Howard with total respect. Family was the Top on his List. Family at Home and family at Work. Truly an Honorable man and Friend"
"So very sorry. Praying prayers of peace and comfort for you all."
"Howard was a great person to work with,he will be missed."
"I have a lot of great memories of working with Howard as well as the fun we had on the golf course. He was not just my co-worker, he was my friend. He will be deeply missed. Our prayers will be with your family during this difficult time. May God grant you peace."
"Howard was a terrific leader and a great friend to work with. Always on point with focus on accomplishing the tasks assigned, but with a wonderful sense of humor. I will miss being around him. Howard and his family will be in our prayers. God Bless."
"Peace, Prayers and Blessings."
"My condolences to your family. I will keep you all in my prayers. Howard was a great guy and will be truly missed."
"My condolences to the Yarnell Family . I worked closely with Howard in Paint Shop since the day he walked in. Always a gentleman, and someone you could talk to. Howard had his plans, the Lord was ready for a good man. May he rest in eternal peace. May you find comfort in his wisdom, love, memories and achievements. Be strong, your love and faith will get you through this one day at a time."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our hearts are deeply saddened by Howard?s passing but we are grateful for the time we were able to spend with him."
"I am thinking and praying for you all during this time. I am so sorry for your loss, just know that he's no longer feeling any pain, and is in a better place. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you."
"I am so sorry for your loss, your family is all in our prayers. Mathew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Please know if you need anything ill be there in a heart beat. Berkhimers"
"WE ARE THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU EVERY DAY DURING THIS TIME AND DAYS TO COME I KNEW YOU WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP IN GEORGIA YOU WERE A SPECIAL COUSIN HIS MOTHER ALICE JEANETTE WAS MY COUSIN ALL OF THE CRANE'S ARE VERY SAD ABOUT YOUR LOSS TRUST IN GOD AND TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME WE LOVE YOU'LL"