YON, BENJAMIN EDWARD - Tipton County, Tennessee | BENJAMIN EDWARD YON - Tennessee Gravestone Photos

Benjamin Edward YON

Magnolia Gardens Cemetery
Tipton County,
Tennessee

March 28, 1928 - January 24, 2010

Benjamin Edward Yon, 81, of Covington passed away at his home on January 24, following a brief battle with cancer surrounded by his family. He was born in Ripley, TN, on March 28, 1928 to Louise Lock McBroom and Harrison Yon. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ivedale Ellison of Dexter, MO, and a brother, Banks Yon of Ripley,TN. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mildred Sanders Yon, and four children; Cynthia Yon Thompson (Charles) of Memphis, Stuart Edward Yon (Darlene) of Covington, Pamela Yon Channell (Jerol) of Munford, and Jerry Benjamin Yon (Amanda) also of Covington. He leaves 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He also leaves a brother, Marvin McBroom of Counce, TN and a sister, Mandy McBroom Anderson of Nashville. Mr. Yon, a retired service station owner, was best known for his love of vegetable gardening. Family, friends and neighbors enjoyed the fruits of his labor as he often pedaled through the neighborhood on his 3-wheeled bicycle sharing his vegetables. He was most proud of his two antique tractors which he restored to their original glory. He also enjoyed fishing at his sons' ponds and watching John Wayne movies, of which he had an extensive collection. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He served on the frontline in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. After having both feet run over by a Sherman tank, not to be deterred, Mr. Yon finished his commitment of active duty with the U.S. Army. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was adored by his family and affectionately known as Paw-Paw by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Covington Evangelical Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 26 at Covington Funeral Home directly followed by funeral services with burial in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, the Covington Veterans Museum or the West Clinic.

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Submitted: 1/16/21 • Approved: 1/16/21 • Last Updated: 1/19/21 • R210540-G0-S3

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