Howard Garnett Yearwood

Howard Garnett Yearwood, age 66, of Demorest, Georgia went to rest on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Mr. Yearwood was born on February 21, 1959 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Garnett William and Wilma Jean Marcus Yearwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Yearwood; and his daughter-in-law, Kathy Brooks Yearwood. Howard was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and was very proud to have served his country as a dog handler for the Strategic Air Command . Following his military service, Howard devoted 18 years of his career to Lee Arrendale State Prison where he retired. Howard was of the Christian Faith and found joy in the simple pleasures of life such as fishing, carving wood, as well as cooking, especially on his smoker and tending to his vegetable garden.

Above all, Howard cherished his role as a family man. He was a loving husband and father. He was known to his grandchildren as Papa Howard, and he thoroughly enjoyed created memories and traveling with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his loving wife of 9 years, Catherine Harrison Yearwood, of Demorest; son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Jennifer Yearwood, of Lakemont; adopted children, Lauren Irvin-Engle and Joey Yearwood; step-children, Heather Chandler, of Homer; Kenneth Rogers, of Homer; grandchildren, Alex, Ryan, Sarah, Dustin, Ashley, Ethan, Madeline, Lucas, Dakota, Kasen; and great-grandchild, Samuel.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2025 at the funeral home.
A Private Inurnment will be held at Yonah Memorial Gardens at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.