James E. Yaughn, Sr., 76, of Bryon, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 23, at 2:00 PM at Fellowship Community Church with Pastors, Gary Ussery and Wally Leverett officiating. Immediately following, Mr. Yaughn will be laid to rest in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will have a time of visitation on Wednesday, December 22, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at FairHaven Funeral Home.
Mr. Yaughn was born on December 29, 1944, in Peach County, Georgia, to the late Earnest Yaughn and Lena Hutto Yaughn. He retired as the owner and auto mechanic of Yaughn's Garage. Mr. Yaughn's passion was working on and racing automobiles and motorcycles. In his free time, he liked to fish, hunt, and watch NASCAR. Mr. Yaughn's greatest joy came from his family, especially his grandchildren.
Mr. Yaughn is survived by his son, James E. Yaughn, Jr. (Annie); daughter, Katrina Bean (Charles); grandchildren, Dell Dukes, Marie Hughes, Michael Dukes, Christopher Yaughn, Brandy Quinn, Harley Quinn, Alexis Quinn, Crystal Bean, and Daryl Bean; 19 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may sign the online registry at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.