John M. Yount - Fair Funeral Home

John M. Yount July 25, 1948 - February 6, 2020

Born: Sunday Jul 25, 1948

Died: Thursday Feb 6, 2020

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Mr. John McCorkle Yount, 71, of 424 Walker Hill, Eden, NC. passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Morehead- Fair House on *Sunday, February 16th* starting at 3:00pm with full Military Honors provided by the US Army and Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard.

John graduated from Morehead High School class of 1967. He also attended Rockingham Community College where he received an Associate’s Degree.

He was a US Army Veteran and served his country well in Vietnam. In his younger years, fishing was one of the things he really enjoyed. Later in life he loved taking his daughter skeet shooting and they had time to enjoy the outdoors together. John cherished his family which included his dogs.

He was preceded in death by parents John Milton Yount and Dorothy Furr Yount; brother, Joseph “Joe” Squires Yount.

John is survived by his wife, Jennifer St. Lawrence Yount of the home, daughter Andrea Riggan Yount and fiancé John Willamson of Summerfield, NC, sisters Trisha Kenner and husband Dick of Fernandina Beach, FL, Shawn Fortune and husband Zan of Greensboro and brother Brett Wilson of Apex.

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Jenny, Andrea and family, I used to be the family stylist and have been John’s barber for 20 years. It’s been a privilege to get to know and become friends with John through the years. He loved his family and our mutual friend (Russ Mundy) they were men’s men, kindred souls. I’m so sorry for your loss... he will be missed. Godspeed John 🇺🇸🙏
Jill LaPenta Harris

Jenny, Andrea, and Family, Bill called me yesterday to tell me the news. Our whole family thought so much of John. My sister Margie and husband Mark Craig and myself went to school with John. He was always so kind and so naturally witty. So glad Bill got to talk to him this past Christmas Eve morning. Bill is a good friend to John for many years and always would come back from his visits saying John & Jenny salt of the earth. We all know John's service to his country - a very special person and will be missed. Take care Jenny, Pat Pugh Slagle, Margie Pugh Craig, Mark, and Bill Pugh
Pat Pugh Slagle

John, you may have passed on but still the fond memories of the past will never die. My condolences to the family. Steve Newman
Steve Newman

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May your memories give you peace and comfort. Please know that your Aetna family cares very much about you and Andrea.
Nancy Clark

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