Melvin Gene Yankey Obituary

The memory of Melvin Gene Yankey (Shepherdsville, Kentucky), born in Washington, Kentucky, who passed away on July 13, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Gene Yankey to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dorothy Webb and James Yankey; his son Mark Yankey; and his brother Louis Allen Yankey. He is survived by: his former wife Dolly Coomes; his stepsons, Tony Parsley (Tracy), William Whiteside (Sally) and Skeeter Whiteside (Sherry); his siblings, William Truman Yankey and Dorothy Gail Beckman; his grandchildren, Kevin Yankey (Kalynn), Sabrina Yankey and Lisa Wood; and his great grandchildren, Hunter, Michael, Warren, Leighton, Brylen, Zeanna and Levi. He is also survived by numerous cousins, extended family, and countless friends.