Widy loved the years he grew up on the farm and later in Charleston where his father worked in the shipyard during WWII. He and his brother, Bill, rode their bikes all over Charleston and repaired and sold bikes.

 

Later, they moved to Gastonia where he met Ruby Hullett, and they married on July 12, 1952. 

 

They had a wonderful life serving the Lord in their local church. 

 

Widy received an apprenticeship in tool and die and enjoyed a long career at Amp, Inc.

 

After retiring at age 55 he and Ruby enjoyed traveling around the world on mission trips.

 

They worked in Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Alaska, and many projects stateside. 

 

He was an expert carpenter and helped build many medical facilities, churches, schools, widow’s homes, etc. They made many lifelong friends whom they loved dearly.

 

Widy Yoona will be missed so much by many, but his children, John Charles Yoona (wife, Denise) and Teresa Tucker (husband, Mark) will miss his Godly wisdom so much. He is also survived by his grandchildren, John, Xelm Yoona, Julie Yoona Haney, Joseph M. Yoona (wife, Sarah), and David A. Yoona (wife, Rachel). He leaves great-grandchildren, Chloe Haney, Lily Yoona, Andrew Tucker, Sadie Yoona, Faith Yoona, and Judah Yoona. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Pat Hullett Hager (husband, Don) and many nieces and nephews.

 

Other than his parents, Widy is also preceded in death by brothers, Johnnie Huggins, William Springs, Bud Tanner and sister, Esther Lane.

 

A service of celebration will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday 15, 2021, at Destiny Church, 3723 York Hwy, Gastonia, NC 28052.

 

Family will receive friends at the church 11:30am - 1:00pm. 

 

Burial will follow in Gaston Memorial Park, New Hope Rd., Gastonia, NC.  

 

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to A House for Magnolia c/o Destiny Church, P.O. Box 12886, Gastonia, NC 28052. 

 

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia, NC