Herb Yohner

Herb Yohner, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, at Azalea Gardens in Tallahassee, Florida. Herb was born in Tampa on December 3, 1941, to Arthur William Yohner Sr. and Mabel Daphne Word. He graduated from Plant High School and moved to Pennsylvania to attend the Philadelphia Bible College for one year. Realizing that he preferred to sit in the congregation rather than stand behind the pulpit, he returned to warmer weather in Tampa, where he attended St. Pete Jr. College. Herb completed his education in 1969 with a B.A. at the University of South Florida, where he played on the USF Tennis team after receiving a tennis scholarship. Herb enlisted in the Army in 1962 and continued active duty in the Army Reserve until 1968. Upon graduation from USF, Herb moved to Tallahassee to begin his career in state government, spanning over 41 years. He was one of the first USF Alumni to begin a career with state government in Florida, serving various state agencies. He served as Chief of Personnel Management for the Department of Financial Services for over two decades. After retiring in 2004, his career continued with the Department of Liquidation and Rehab for an additional six years until his official retirement in 2011. He later worked for the Florida Legislature as a Sergeant-at-Arms for several legislative sessions. He was a member of Killearn United Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, working in the yard, fishing, playing golf, tennis, and most of all spending time with his family. He was an excellent craftsman and enjoyed working on home improvement projects. He was an avid USF sports fan. Herb was so proud of his sons and his love for them was unconditional. Throughout the past few days and months as friends and family have shared memories of Herb, the most common phrase that continues to describe him is that he was such a good man with a calming spirit, kind heart and warm smile for everyone. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Yohner of Tallahassee, and his two sons, Phillip Yohner of Orlando and Taylor Yohner (Elena and baby Yohner) of Tampa, and his much-loved extended family, nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Arthur Yohner Jr., sisters, Helen Hughes and Nancy Toomey. The family extends their gratefulness to the staff at Azalea Gardens for their compassion and care of Herb during his time there, and also to Big Bend Hospice. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM until 11:00AM on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Bevis Funeral Home, 200 John Knox Road. The funeral service will follow at 11:00AM at the funeral home with interment at MeadowWood Memorial Park. Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Yohner family with their arrangements.

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Herb Yohner

December 3, 1941 - November 16, 2022