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In Memory of
John Fielding Yost
July 14, 1949 - February 22, 2016

Visitation:
Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 6-8 p.m.
Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, West Virginia

Service:
Friday, February 26, 2016 at 11 a.m.
Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, West Virginia

Interment:
Williamson Family Cemetery, Johns Creek Road, Pikeville, Kentucky

John Fielding Yost




John Fielding Yost, 66, of Prichard, passed away after a sudden illness Monday, February 22, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Born July 14, 1949, in Bluefield, W.Va., he was a son of the late Ralph and Nell Maynard Yost of Williamson, W.Va. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Brookie Maynard of Mingo County and John Witten and Pearl Mayo Yost of Mercer County; a number of aunts and uncles, and special friend, Eddie Evans of Prichard.

He attended Williamson High School where he played football and basketball and is a member of the Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame, and attended the WV Institute of Technology on a football scholarship and has a degree in education. He taught and coached football for many years in Mingo and Wayne Counties. John was a retired teacher from Tug Valley High School and was currently a substitute teacher in Wayne County. He loved teaching and coaching and touched the lives of many. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kenova, W.Va., where he was actively involved in church activities. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. They were his life.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Yost; son, Bradley Scott (Adria) Yost of Milton, W.Va.; daughter, Ashley Yost (Matthew) Williamson; grandchildren: Gage Alexander Williamson, Mason Reed Williamson, Jillian Faith Yost and Annmarie Elizabeth Yost; sister, Susan Yost (Ted) Jaeger of Gainesville, Ga., and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 26, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel at Barboursville by Rev. Pat Collier. Burial will be in Williamson Family Cemetery, Johns Creek Rd, Pikeville, Ky.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Kenova, 1116 Chestnut Street, Kenova, WV 25530.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace




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It is with a heavy heart that I write about the passing of a good friend and fellow Williamson High School graduate John Yost.

Yost, 66, of Prichard, passed away after a sudden illness Monday, February 22, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

He attended Williamson High School where he played football and basketball in the mid 1960s and is a member of the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame. He then attended the W. Va. Institute of Technology on a football scholarship.

Yost had a stellar high school and college career as an offensive lineman and had a successful tryout with the Cincinnati Bengals, before an injury forced him to give up that dream.

Yost first returned to Williamson and worked at Persinger Supply Company. That is where I first got to know the Gentle Giant.

He received a degree in education and later taught and coached football for many years in Mingo and Wayne Counties. John was a retired teacher from Tug Valley High School and was currently a substitute teacher in Wayne County.

He also taught Physical Education for several years at Burch Elementary and also taught at the old Nolan Grade School.

He loved teaching and coaching and touched the lives of many. Big John, as he was affectionately known, coached football at Williamson, Matewan and Tug Valley High Schools.

John was loved by his players, students and fellow faculty members. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Yost; son, Bradley Scott (Adria) Yost of Milton, W.Va.; daughter, Ashley Yost (Matthew) Williamson; grandchildren: Gage Alexander Williamson, Mason Reed Williamson, Jillian Faith Yost and Annmarie Elizabeth Yost; sister, Susan Yost (Ted) Jaeger of Gainesville, Ga., and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 26, at Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel at Barboursville by Rev. Pat Collier. Burial will be in Williamson Family Cemetery, Johns Creek Rd, Pikeville, Ky.





























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































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He was born: July 14, 1949 in Bluefield, WV, a son of the late Ralph and Nell Maynard Yost of Williamson, WV. He attended Williamson High School where he played football and basketball and is a member of the Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame, and attended the WV Institute of Technology on a football scholarship and has a degree in education. He taught and coached football for many years in Mingo and Wayne Counties. John was a retired teacher from Tug Valley High School and was currently a substitute teacher in Wayne County. He loved teaching and coaching and touched the lives of many. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kenova, WV, where he was actively involved in church activities. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. They were his life. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Brookie Maynard of Mingo County and John Witten and Pearl Mayo Yost of Mercer County, a number of aunts and uncles, and special friend Eddie Evans of Prichard, WV. He is survived by his wife, Karen Yost of Prichard, WV; son Bradley Scott (Adria) Yost of Milton, WV, daughter Ashley Yost (Matthew) Williamson; grandchildren Gage Alexander Williamson, Mason Reed Williamson, Jillian Faith Yost and Annmarie Elizabeth Yost; sister, Susan Yost (Ted) Jaeger of Gainesville, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2016 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Pat Collier. Burial will be in Williamson Family Cemetery, Johns Creek Rd, Pikeville, Ky. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Kenova, 1116 Chestnut Street, Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Please feel free to post a message of condolence. Name E-mail Display Email Address with condolence? Yes No TimeForMemory.com does not sell or supply email addresses to any outside parties. However, unscrupulous businesses will scan the internet for email addresses to add to their spam mailling list. Therefore, including your email may enhance your chance of being spammed. Message AntiSpam Form Filter: Please type the characters you see Submit Messages will be reviewed prior to display. Please allow 24 business hours for review. There are currently 17 condolences. Crystal Varney Pyszkowski christal_30@yahoo.com Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 1:24 PM I am so very sorry for your loss. Coach was so special to many of us at Burch Middle School. I wanted to let you know that every kid he encountered he left a memory with. He will forever be in my heart. I will always be praying for you all. Love you forever Coach Jim Dissen jdissen@highlandhosp.com Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 12:22 PM Karen, I was so sorry to hear of the death of John. On behalf of the Highland community, you have our sincere sympathy. Patrick KInser Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 11:55 AM I am truly sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers and if you need anything feel free to contact me. Love you guys Barbara Jones Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 11:06 AM Karen and family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Pamela Maness Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 10:50 AM To the Yost family So sorry to hear of John's passing. Praying for God's comfort for you during this difficult time. God Bless You All Pamela Maness Vonda Preston pvonda@hotmail.com Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 10:20 AM Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed. Kelli L. Coleman Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 10:08 AM Dear Family, My God give you His comfort and strength as you face the coming days and years. John and I worked at Tug Valley High School together for at least fourteen years. I also attended church with his parents Ralph and Nell Yost. My sympathy goes out to his family. Sincerely, Kelli L. Coleman Dr. Johnny Branch Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 9:13 AM The thoughts and prayers of the Tug Valley faculty and students go out to your family. John Yost was a cherished member of our panther family. Stan Scalf Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 8:24 AM My deepest sympathies to the Yost family.May Jesus'love comfort you in this difficult time. Ron/Diane Oliver, Amelia Island, FL Starfish32034@aol.com Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 5:56 AM Karen and Family, please know that we are keeping you close at heart during this difficult time. Larry Moses MingoMoe@aol.com Tuesday February 23, 2016 at 9:35 PM Karen, I am so saddened to learn of John's passing. He was truly one of "the good guys". God bless you and your family. Moe Matt Scott Tuesday February 23, 2016 at 8:24 PM Coach Yost was my line coach at WHS in 1988 and 1989. He was a firm but fair man and I learned a great deal from him about hard work and dedication. May God bless his family and it was my pleasure to have known him. Donna Midkiff Tuesday February 23, 2016 at 7:13 PM I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Yvonne Tuesday February 23, 2016 at 6:42 PM Ashley I am so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for comfort for you and your family. Yvonne Webb Bill Montgomery Bill.montgomery52@yahoo.com Tuesday February 23, 2016 at 5:49 PM I am shocked and very saddened to learn of John's passing. He was one of the nicest guys I ever knew. My most sincere condolences to Karen and family, and Susan. He will be missed by many. Kim Miller Tuesday February 23, 2016 at 5:20 PM Words cannot express my sincere sympathy at the passing of your beloved John. He will be missed by many and always remembered. I'm so, so sorry and I continue to pray for your family. Jim and Sandy Hays Tuesday February 23, 2016 at 3:37 PM I always looked up to John, in stature and admiration. I remember the wide body sitting in the balcony at 1st Pres.in Williamson. I was in awe. John was always humble and always so easy-going. Sandy and I will keep the whole family in our prayers.