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Obituary For Bobby Gene Yancy
Funeral service for Bobby Yancy, 74, of Auburn, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, 4881 US Highway 29 South, Auburn, AL, 36830 with interment in the Church Cemetery, Reverend Thomas Brown will officiate.
Mr. Yancy, who passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home in Auburn, Alabama, was born January 21, 1951, in Macon County, Alabama.
Bobby was a J.F. Drake High School 1969 graduate. After graduation he began working at Ampex Data Systems Corporation in Opelika, AL. He later began working at Auburn Electric Co. now known as Auburn Electrical Construction Co. Inc. (AECCI), where he was afforded the opportunity to attend Opelika Technical College now known as Southern Union State Community College and earned a certification in Electrical Technology. He faithfully worked at AECCI for forty-five years plus until his health declined. In his time at AECCI, he mentored and nurtured the growth of many young electricians who affectionally called him “Mr. Bobby.”
Public viewing will be Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm.
Mr. Yancy will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memories of his precious life will be cherished by: a devoted, nurturing and loving wife of 21 years, Linder Yancy of Auburn, AL; three children, Anton Yancy of Auburn, AL, Tamara Yancy of Huntsville, AL and Heaven Leigh Brady-Yancy of Montgomery, AL; one grandson, Carson Yancy of Auburn, AL; one bonus child, Darius Jaron Yancy; two brothers, Clinton (Ester) Yancy of Crawford, AL and Albert Yancy of Columbus, GA; five step-children, Merrell Warren of Auburn, AL, Conteh (Roshica) Warren of Auburn, AL, Zelenka (Fredrick) Lewis of Hampton, GA, Douglas (Princess) Heard of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Brittany Heard of Atlanta, GA; four brothers-in-law, George Warren, Alvin (Lashander) Warren, James (Tracy) Warren all of Auburn, AL and Willie (Evette) Baker of Knoxville, TN; four sisters-in-law, Constance (Carl) Floyd of Opelika, AL, Gloria Harper of Tuskegee, AL, Heneritta (James) Duffie of Crawford, AL and Virginia Hollis of Alcoa, TN; seventeen step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Jaurice Clay sent The Peace Lily for Bobby Gene Yancy - April 24, 2025
My deepest condolences to Linder Yancey and the entire family. Our though and prayers are with you all The Dowdell family
Praying for the family and loved ones during this time. Mr. Bobby was a great man; he will be missed; he touched many lives. Remember the good memories, when you are feeling down. Praying for peace and comfort and that God will be with you in the coming days. Elaine Golden
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal send my prayers to you and the family, from the late maeperal clark and family rest well thinking of you at the most difficult times in your life cherish the sweet memories you all once shared
To Linder Warren Yancy and family: I am extending heartfelt condolences of sympathy to you all at this most difficult time. I pray that God will comfort your hearts and give you peace. Sending love, light and hugs to you all. Brenda and Corrine
So sorry for your loss
worked with bobby at ampex.for years.. sorry p.r.
Our Deepest Condolences to the Yancy Family. May God Bless and Protect you. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland
Heartfelt condolences and abiding sympathy I share with you Linder and Bobby's extended family. As well in sharing my personal condolences I'm sharing also from the hearts of his fellow classmates of the J.F.Drake High School Class of 1969. Such fond memories with Bobby in those days of learning, laughter and our big day of graduation are greatly cherished. Bobby, thank God for your humble friendship and your smile you shared with me, us the class and your community. Rest in Paradise Sargeant!
Linder we are sending hugs, prayers, and love to you and the family during this difficult time. Edward (Shank) Dowdell
Linder, so sorry for the loss of your husband, praying for peace and comfort for the family. GW
Bobby was one of my best friends , I will cherish the times I have had working and learning so much from him we lived together on the road for years. you will be missed
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
