Sidney Everett Yost, 79, of Mt. Gilead, NC passed away on Thursday August 28, 2014 at his residence surrounded by family. Mr. Yost was born on September 30, 1934 in Rowan County to the late Albert Alexander Yost and Pearl Stirewalt Yost.

Sidney was a graduate of Landis High School and worked in the textile industry for most of his life. He was a member of Oakboro Church of God and enjoyed attending Bible Studies. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Sadie Yost Clatterbuck.

Sidney is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret Talbert Yost; a son, Sidney Everett Yost Jr. of Huntersville, NC; a daughter, Melanie Yost Pion and husband Gerard of Mt. Gilead, NC; a brother, Bennett Yost and wife Delores of Kannapolis, NC; a sister, Betty Inez Yost Shuffler of Rockwell, NC; and grandchildren, John Paul Morton and Nathaniel David Pion.

There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Apostolic Restoration Church, 26052 restoration Lane Albemarle NC 28001.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly County (960 N 1st St, Albemarle, NC 28001), the family would like to extend a special thanks to Ron, Alicia, Heather, and Beth for all their care of Sidney.

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Yost family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.