Eric Yearby
Eric Montrell Yearby, 51, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Ann Ryals; brother, Jimmy “Squeaky” Yearby; grandparents, Pastor Wilbert Harlin and Geraldine Ryals.
Survivors include his wife, Karessa Yearby; daughter, Simone Watson-Yearby; stepchildren, Ariel Sanders, Deon Smith, Deiveon Sanders, and TayTay Sanders; 4 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; father, Lee (Angela) Yearby; uncles, Clarence Ryals, Andrew (Cheryl) Ryals, Larry (Calvereen) Ryals; and Ernest Williams; aunts, Emma Jean Williams and Louise Ryals-Walker; special buddy, Scare Yearby; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Aaron Russell for being there every step of the way.
Eric will lie in state on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. in Forest Hills Cemetery.