Yardley Jr., Danny Ray – Age 46 of Madisonville, TN, formerly of Houston, TX., passed at Vanderbilt Medical Center on September 25th, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. T.R. Jones; Stepfather Jerry Vaughn; uncle Tommy (T.J.) Jones of Madisonville, and grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Charles Yardley of Mascott. He is survived and greatly missed, by his mother Mickey Jones Vaughn of Madisonville; father and step-mother, Danny & Cindy Yardley; brother Christopher Yardley family in Houston, TX.; step-sister Tami Vaughn-Devries family in Las Vegas, NV.; a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.

Born on October 20th, 1967 in Knoxville, TN, he lived in different parts of Texas throughout his live, and recently moved back to Madisonville, TN. to be with his mother. Danny Ray was very kind hearted, loyal, honest, and loved by all. He never met a stranger. His passion for family, friends, animals, and music was contagious. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 8 years. He was also a member of the Community Christian Church in San Antonio, TX.

Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, September 29th, at 1:00 p.m., at Corntassel Presbyterian Church, 2100 Povo Road, Madisonville, TN.

Memorial Contributions – Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Danny Ray’s name may make contributions to the Corntassel Cemetery Fund, Corntassel Church, 1660 Corntassel Road, Madisonville, TN. 37354, Attn: Marion DeLong.