Yancey, Garry "Butch"

Longtime Research And Development Chemist

  • Saturday, August 3, 2024
Garry "Butch" Yancey
Garry "Butch" Yancey

Garry "Butch" Yancey, of Chattanooga, died on Thursday, August 1, 2024, after a brutal battle with Parkinson's disease.

Born Nov. 28, 1952, Garry was a graduate of Chattanooga City High School and UT - Chattanooga. Garry spent the majority of his career as a research and development chemist, a subject of lifelong fascination to him.

Garry enjoyed good food, good music, good beer, and good company. He loved going to the YMCA, and in later years exercising with the Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson's sufferers. He also enjoyed playing softball, watching college football, and any kind of baseball he could watch. One of the last outdoor activities he was able to enjoy was walking their cat, Romeo, around on his leash.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents, Fobbus and Rowena (Pike) Yancey.

He is survived by his wife, Robyn; his children, Joseph and Sarah; his grandson, Monoa; his sisters, Sarah Lou (Pat) Bakken and Pam Yancey; his brothers, Jack (Carol) Yancey and Mike (Lori) Yancey; cousin and caregiver, Frank Pike; dear friend and caregiver, Carol Standifer; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout Chattanooga and on Sand Mountain, Al.

Special thanks to the staff at Hearth Hospice, and especially to Mrs. Andrea Jackson and her staff for their care for Garry during this time.

Visitation will be at the Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 4-8 p.m.

A memorial mass and celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, www.LaneFh.com, 423 877-3524.

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