James Franklin Yost

James Franklin Yost, born November 15, 1923, died June 11, 2010 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Oscar Henderson and Maggie Schulenburger Yost. Jim was married to Helen Edmiston Yost for 56 years before her death in 2002. Jim was a unique man – strong in stature, strong in wisdom and strong in his faith. His life exemplified Christian values and proud patriotism. He was a self-taught inventor, welder and craftsman. Jim was most content in his workshop surrounded by tools. He is survived by two daughters, Paige Yost Thomas and Jeanne Yost Scott (Wes), both of Wilmington; one grandson, Scott Brown (Tonya), and three granddaughters, Erika Brown Wright, Holly Scott Huntley (Steven) and Anna Scott Christain (Andrew). Jim is also proud of 9 great-grandchildren. Surviving in Salisbury, NC are two sisters, Ruth McKinney (Earl) and Doris Goodman (Carl). Deceased are two brothers, Henderson Yost and Lewis Yost and one sister, Margaret Yost Cress. Jim’s most recent pleasure was the honor of traveling to Washington, DC on the 2nd Honor Flight from Wilmington, May 26, 2010. Being the patriot he was, Jim was proud of his WW II service aboard the Navy ship, USS Montpelier. Jim was born in Salisbury, NC. During his 86 years, he also lived in Taylors, SC, Easley, SC and for the last 8 years he lived in Wilmington, NC. He and Helen were charter members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church of Taylors, SC. Most recently, Jim was a member of Winter Park Presbyterian Church and the Navy Memorial Association. Jim’s parting words to friends and family were often, “Have the rest of a good day”. Visitation will take place at his daughter’s house, 4645 Crosswinds Dr., Wilmington, Sunday, June 13, 4:00-6:00 pm. Visitation in Greer, South Carolina will take place at The Wood Mortuary on Saturday, June 19, 2010, 10:00-11:30 am with a graveside service following at 12:00 noon in Wood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United States Navy Memorial, P.O. Box 96570, Washington, DC 20077-7685 or to the Honor Flight of Southeastern North Carolina, P.O. Box 4563, Wilmington, NC 28403. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary

James Franklin Yost

November 15, 1923 - June 11, 2010