Henry Yeldell Obituary

Henry Hayward Yeldell
EDGEFIELD - It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mr. Henry H. Yeldell who entered into eternal rest Friday, June 18, 2021 at University Hospital.
He was born in Edgefield County, South Carolina on January 12, 1950 to the late James and Endia S. Yeldell.
At an early age he accepted Christ and joined the Moores A.M.E. Church.
Hayward received his education in the Edgefield County Schools. He graduated from W. E. Parker High School in 1967. Following graduation, he joined the U. S. Air Force where he served as an Aircraft Mechanic.
After completing his service and receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to Edgefield and was employed by Tranter where he worked in machine maintenance until he retired after 32 years.
Hayward enjoyed grilling, traveling, hosting family functions and entertaining friends. Hayward had many devoted friends, but none more devoted than Richard G. Parks, Willie Fuller, Lovett Bean, Olanda Morgan, and the W. E. Parker Class of 1967. He will be greatly missed.
Hayward leaves to love, cherish and remember the beautiful moments of his life, a loving and caring wife of the home, Barbara Yeldell; four children, Carl (Latasha) Yeldell, Zakia M. Yeldell, Astrid Yeldell, and Elvin (Debra) Jones; four siblings, Myrdis Sheppard, Marjorie Bibbs, Rosa Moreno, and Harold S. Yeldell; grandchildren, Christopher, Malcolm, Jared, D. Rashad, Dominic, Bentley, Stankevis, Nazier, Toreonna, Kimore, and Samarion; Mother-in-law, Emma L. Gilchrist; sisters-in-law, Felicia Gilchrist and Robin Gilchrist; brother-in-law, Robert Gilchrist; uncles, Otis (Johnny L.) Yeldell, Willie Yeldell, and Alonzo Yeldell; aunts, Carrie Yeldell and Clara Yeldell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends.
Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery in Johnston, SC with the Rev. Fred Armfield officiating. Mask and Social Distancing will be observed. The service will be live-streamed via the G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary Facebook Page. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary in Edgefield.
Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Edgefield.