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David Wayne Yager

September 17, 1963 — April 4, 2020

David Wayne Yager, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the age of 56 years, 6 months, and 18 days. He was born in Somerville, Tennessee on September 17, 1963, the son of the late Bill and Marion Hale Yager.

David was self employed as as an electrician and fabricator. He also did other construction and carpentry work; he was a jack of all trades, there was nothing he couldn't do. David enjoyed fishing, hunting turkey, deer, and dove, riding around and listening to the radio, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, four wheeler riding, and having friends over to his shop.

He is survived by his children, David Wayne Yager, Jr. and his wife Jessica of Adamsville, Tennessee, Sarah Clayton and her husband Josh of Henderson, Tennessee, and Dylan Yager of Milledgeville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Rachel Yager, Madison Yager, Alaina Clayton, and Lilah Clayton; sisters, Suzan Watts and her husband Richard of Niantic, Illinois, and Margaret Hopkins of Decatur, Illinois; his girlfriend, Renee Dillard Ruth; her children, Jeffery Simpson, Jenny Franks, Shonda Harwell; and her six grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Keats, Bob Yager, Johnny Yager, and Jimmy Yager.

In response to Governor Lee's Executive Order 17 which took effect at 12:01 AM March 23, 2020, there will be no public visitations or services until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.
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Visitation

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Cemetery

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

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