In Memory

Simmie Yonce

Dorsey Simuel "Simmie" Yonce, 68 of Oak Island, and formerly of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on March 14, 2017. Mr. Yonce was born October 1, 1948, the son of the late Vasco Simuel and Gladys Rawls Yonce. He had attended Winthrop Training School and graduated from Rock Hill High School and Gardner - Webb University. Mr. Yonce had owned and operated Yonce Motor and Tire in Rock Hill. He retired in January 2016, turning the business over to his son, and moved to Oak Island. Simmie was a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Rock Hill, and attended Generations Church in Southport. In his retirement he had worked part time at Oak Island Sporting Goods and Elite Cabinets. Simmie loved his boat and fishing. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Phyllis "Phyll" Yonce; a son Zachery Simuel Yonce and wife Christine of Rock Hill; two grandsons, Gage Zachery Yonce and Gavin William Yonce; two sister-in-law's Sophie Smith and Judy Lyon; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, March 17, 2017 at Generations Church in Southport. There will also be a memorial service at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Oakland Baptist Church in Rock Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Generations Church, 4874 Old Long Beach Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461 or to Oakland Baptist Church, 1067 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com. Peacock -Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, NC.