Carl Lawson Yeargin, Sr.

Mr. Carl Lawson Yeargin, Sr., 80, of 1840 Washington Highway, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens. Born in Elbert County on October 19, 1934, he was the son of the late Julian and Thelma Scarborough Yeargin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Hawks Yeargin. Mr. Yeargin worked many years in the granite industry, and was an owner of Yeargin and Childs Granite Company, Inc. along with his father and brother-in-law, the late R. Otis Childs, Jr. He was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church and a 50 year Master Mason of Philomathea Masonic Lodge #25. Survivors include his children: Carla Taylor and her husband Ken of Elberton, Lawson Yeargin and his wife Paige of Elberton, and Gary Sparks of West Virginia; and his loving sister, Bernita Y. Childs of Elberton. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Andrew Taylor, Kevin Taylor, Riley Yeargin, Jordan Yeargin, Chance Yeargin, Christina Randall, and Jason Sparks. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 28, at 4:00p.m. in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. Philip Hart and the Rev. Emily Case officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family is at the home of Ken and Carla Taylor, 1969 Rousey Road, Elberton, and will receive friends at Berry Funeral Home from 3:00p.m. until the service hour on Tuesday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Share your stories and photos in Mr. Yeargin's Book of Memories at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Carl Lawson Yeargin, Sr.