Walter Bruce Yancey Sr.'s Obituary
Walter Bruce Yancey Sr, age 87 of Gainesville, passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice Care Center on Friday, October 17, 2014 following an extended illness. He was born January 20th, 1927 in Pierson, Florida to Quillian B. Yancey and Arriebelle Maulden. Following his Graduation from Lakeland High School in June 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1945. He was stationed in the Philippines and was honorably discharged in August 1946. He returned to Lakeland where he met and married his wife of 66 years Joyce (Furman) in September 1948.
After he graduated from Florida Southern College in Lakeland with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in March 1950, he initially worked in Sales with Florida-Georgia Tractor Co., Richardson Tractor Co., and H. F. Mason Equipment Co selling heavy equipment. In the early 1970s he became Partner and President of Golden Triangle Asphalt Paving Company in St. Petersburg, FL with his wife Joyce serving as Business Manager. Following his retirement they moved to Gainesville, FL where he enjoyed visiting with friends, playing the occasional round of golf (and enjoying that rare opportunity of a ‘hole-in-one’ at Haile Plantation), watching the University of Florida Gators in basketball, baseball and football, and spending time with his family and three grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, daughter Barbara (Jim) TenBieg, son W. Bruce Yancey, Jr. (Judy M.), and grandchildren Tyler Yancey TenBieg, Kali Frances TenBieg, and Leah Arrielle TenBieg.
He was preceded in death by his parents Quillian in 1977 and Arriebelle in 1980 and by brother Quillian S. Yancey in 2005.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held privately for the immediate family in the chapel of Grace at Fort Clarke United Methodist Church. As were his wishes, his earthly remains shall be cremated and placed in a poplar vessel made by his son Bruce Jr. The burial and graveside service for the family will occur at the family gravesite at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lakeland, FL at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorials to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606.
A loving and gentle soul, he lived his life in an honest and caring manner providing a path for others to follow.
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