William Charles “Bill Bailey” Yancy, 93, of Paducah, KY passed away at 2:04 am on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home.
Mr. Yancy was the owner and operator of Yancy Paving and a member of Local #181. He was a member of Bellview Baptist Church and was a devoted family man who loved to fish. He was a United States Navy veteran who served our country in World War II. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and was considered by most to be a staunch Conservative who loved politics and was a huge supporter of President Donald Trump.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Martha Sue Yancy Almon and husband, Paul of Paducah; two sisters, Jo Eva Yancy and husband, Reggie and Mary Louise Smith, all of Jackson, TN; one brother, Frank Yancy of Paducah; four grandchildren, Amber Minter, Christa Revis, Renee Yarbrough, and Austin Yarbrough; four great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Lee Anna Burton Yancy; two sons, Bruce Yancy and Eddie Yancy; and one great-grandchild. His parents were William Hendron Yancy and Leota Hurley Yancy.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Mike Nolen officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation for Mr. Yancy will be from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
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