September 5, 1941 - July 9, 2023
Bradenton Beach, Florida - Elwood Albert Yarger (Tom)
In the early morning of Sunday, July 9, 2023, Elwood "Tom" Yarger passed peacefully in Bradenton.
Tom was the beloved husband of Linda, father of Tom (Debi), grandfather of Jessica (Austin) and Alec (Ivey), great-grandfather of Isla and Lando, and brother of Dennis (Bernice) and Carol (Ernie). He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Tim (Lisa) in 2013, and by his sister, Sandy (Bill) in 2022.
He was born in Sandborn, PA to Albert and Avanel Yarger, September 5, 1941 and grew up in that area where he owned and operated a gas and auto-repair service station for many years, before moving to Bradenton Beach in 1985. He also worked and retired from Manatee County Government in 2002. While employed, he was recognized as Manatee County Employee of the Month in September, 1998 and separately being presented with the Manatee County Heroism Award in 2000.
Tom loved collecting coins and spent several years attending antique and coin shows to support his love for them.
Friends are invited to join us in a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 – 23rd St N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217.
