Henry R. “Sonny Man” Yawn, Sr., 73, of Silsbee died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Memorial Herman Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
A native of Fred, Henry was a lifelong resident of the area and is retired with the United States Postal Service.
He is survived by his wife, Ruthie Yawn; son, Henry R. Yawn, II and wife Delicia of Buna; daughter, Pansy Wright and husband Tommy; two grandchildren; sister, Christine Thrower of Conroe; step children, Sherman Ard and Suzanne of Thomasville, Alabama, Janice Harper of Kirbyville, David Ard and wife Lori of Newton, and Daniel Ard of Colmesneil.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 11, 2008 at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, located off Hwy 1943, Fred, Texas under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee with burial to follow at Franks Branch Cemetery in Fred. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
