Charles Everett Yorn, 89, of Batesville passed away on August 29, 2021 in Greensburg. He was born to Russell & Gladys (Wise) Yorn in Greensburg on May 25, 1932. He married the love of his life, Helen Powell, on April 25, 1953. Charles was a long time member of Berean Baptist Church and proudly served in the United States Army. After 32 years, he retired from Hill-Rom as a supervisor.
Charles thoroughly enjoyed his time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved working in the sawmill, tinkering with tractors, wood working, and making odds and ends for his kids and grandchildren.
He enjoyed helping the farmers who lived nearby and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
In his free time, Charles liked to watch tractor shows. However, he could normally be found sitting on his front porch waving and watching the farmers as they went by.
Charles will be deeply missed by his wife, Helen (Powell) Yorn; children Carolyn Scheele (Edwin), Vicki Eckstein (Jerry), Kelly Yorn (Brenda), Kelvin Yorn, Karla Hartman (Steve), and Keith Yorn (Bev); sisters Elizabeth Collins (Earnest) and Carol Prickel (Bob); 16 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Louis, Paul, and Tom Yorn; sisters Dorothy Swango and Dianah Walters; daughter-in-law Kim Yorn and one great grand-daughter.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 2, 2021 with funeral services officiated by Pastor Steve Hasselbush at 2:00 pm all at Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Batesville Methodist Cemetery with graveside military honors conducted by the Batesville VFW Post #3183 and Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271.
Memorials in honor of Charles can be given to Berean Baptist Church. They may be brought to services or mailed to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.
Please feel free to leave a memory or a message of comfort for the Yorn family in the online guestbook at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com.