Leslie Earl Yearwood

“The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” -John 5:29 Leslie Earl Yearwood died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home. He was born October 13, 1945 in Webb City, Missouri to Irene Yearwood. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Yearwood, along with three children: Leslie Yearwood Junior, Joseph Yearwood, Beth Yearwood, three step-children: Brandon Perkins, Jeni Cornelison, and Jessie Hess, seven grandchildren, two sisters, and several extended family members. Also mourning his loss is an innumerable amount of friends that Les accumulated over 67 years. He could and would talk to anyone, feeling everyone deserved to share what was on their minds, and he wanted to listen. In 1972 Les came in contact with Jehovah’s Witnesses, and his life was forever changed. He wholeheartedly believed in Jehovah God’s promise of a resurrection as described in the Holy Scriptures. Bible verses such as Revelation 21:3, 4, John 5:28, 29, and Psalms 37:9-11 & 29 were ones he meditated on regularly and shared with anyone who would listen. In fact, sharing his faith in his God was Les’ favorite thing, considering it his greatest privilege. Les loved to spend time with his sweetheart, Debbie, whom he had happily wed on August 21, 1992. Les and Debbie were partners in worshipping Jehovah, studying the Bible together, and sharing kingdom truths with those they met. Together the couple also shared in tending their beautiful garden, spending time with friends and family, and going on the occasional trip. When he wasn’t with Debbie or volunteering 70 hours a month to his Bible-teaching work, Les enjoyed hanging out with his good buddies, telling jokes and exchanging stories while fishing in their secret pond. He also enjoyed hunting for treasures at garage sales and flea markets. He would collect his finds and organize them while listening to some of his favorite music records. In recent years he had really enjoyed having more leisure time to spend on these activities, although he always had to stay busy. To say Les was a hard-worker was an understatement. For nearly 50 years he had owned and operated his own carpet laying and cleaning company. Even in business, Les acquired numerous friends. Because of his constantly positive and upbeat attitude, his sincere personal interest in all he met, his humility, and his willingness to do whatever he could to help someone, Les will be greatly missed. His family and friends take great comfort in knowing he is safe in his Creator’s memory. (Job 14: 14, 15)

Leslie Earl Yearwood

October 13, 1945 - June 16, 2013