Albert Shipp Yancey III, 89, of Charlottesville, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Rosewood Village Assisted Living in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born on May 29, 1929, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to the late Albert Shipp Yancey Jr. and Charlotte Jennings Yancey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Swick Yancey, in 2014; and his sister, Charlotte Yancey Humphris, in 2004.
He is survived by his two sons, Hunter Yancey and his wife Carol, of Charlottesville, and Kemper "Kip" Yancey of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Hart and her husband, Jeremy, of Waynesboro, and Katherine Yancey and her partner, Matthew Ignaszewski; and two great-granddaughters, Hailey Harris and Zoey Ignaszewski, all of Charlottesville. He is further survived by his devoted brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Humphris Sr. and his two children, Robert Humphris Jr., Patricia P. (Humphris) Ledford and her husband, Joel Ledford; his sister-in-law, Elva Swick of Bloomington, Illinois; and beloved friends, Bill and Mary Helen Roberson.
Albert was born and raised in Charlottesville. He was a strong advocate for community, family, and football. His advocacy began at the early age of 12 when he joined the Boy Scouts, marking the commencement of his life-long dedication to serving others, as well as two of his greatest life-long passions American history and the outdoors. During his attendance at Lane High School in Charlottesville, Va., and The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa., he was recognized for his athletic abilities, lettering in both football and basketball. He later enlisted in the United States Marine Corp Reserves in 1948, went on to study Commerce and Education at the University of Virginia while in the Reserves, was called to active duty during the Korean War, and then, after 1 ½ years of active service, received his Honorable Discharge in 1952.
In 1953, he married his ultimate passion, Barbara S. Yancey, at Christ Episcopal Church and as anyone who knew them could tell you, the two of them were inseparable. A few years later in 1956, Albert opened his State Farm Insurance office, with Barbara serving as his right hand. They became a "dynamic duo," serving the downtown community and surrounding areas of Charlottesville for more than 37 years. As a State Farm Agent, Albert's honest heart, his happy-go-lucky spirit, and his moral compass were evident to all. "He had a special ability to help people of all walks of life to open up and share a little of themselves," says daughter-in-law and previous State Farm Secretary, Carol Yancey. "It wasn't unusual for someone to get a firm handshake from Al and later find themselves sharing their life story with him." He was dedicated to all those that he met, whether in the office, on the streets of the Downtown Mall, or on one of his many tours of the Caribbean Islands.
He showed special dedication to his wife and their two sons. His sons, Hunter and Kip, honor their father's memory by recalling his loving devotion to their family and his unwavering support of their education and athletic programs. Al's granddaughters reminisce about the traits that made him an exceptional grandfather: his famous magic tricks, his "dad jokes", and his youthful spirit "He always played with us, without fail."
In addition to his devotion to clients and family, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, belonged to the Lions Club, Elks Club Lodge 389, and served as President of the local chapter of the Jaycees. He was a member of Farmington Country Club, and also participated in the Albemarle County Citizens Police Academy.
The family extends special thanks for their loving care and compassion to the staffs of Innovations at Rosewood Village, and the Hospice of the Piedmont.
Services will be private, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Charlottesville (https://www.alz.org/cwva); or to Hospice of the Piedmont (http://www.hopva.org). Friends may send condolences to the family home: 1 Vincennes Ct. Charlottesville, VA 22911.
In loving memory of a man with a heart big enough to touch the hearts of all those he met.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Swick Yancey, in 2014; and his sister, Charlotte Yancey Humphris, in 2004.
He is survived by his two sons, Hunter Yancey and his wife Carol, of Charlottesville, and Kemper "Kip" Yancey of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Hart and her husband, Jeremy, of Waynesboro, and Katherine Yancey and her partner, Matthew Ignaszewski; and two great-granddaughters, Hailey Harris and Zoey Ignaszewski, all of Charlottesville. He is further survived by his devoted brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Humphris Sr. and his two children, Robert Humphris Jr., Patricia P. (Humphris) Ledford and her husband, Joel Ledford; his sister-in-law, Elva Swick of Bloomington, Illinois; and beloved friends, Bill and Mary Helen Roberson.
Albert was born and raised in Charlottesville. He was a strong advocate for community, family, and football. His advocacy began at the early age of 12 when he joined the Boy Scouts, marking the commencement of his life-long dedication to serving others, as well as two of his greatest life-long passions American history and the outdoors. During his attendance at Lane High School in Charlottesville, Va., and The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa., he was recognized for his athletic abilities, lettering in both football and basketball. He later enlisted in the United States Marine Corp Reserves in 1948, went on to study Commerce and Education at the University of Virginia while in the Reserves, was called to active duty during the Korean War, and then, after 1 ½ years of active service, received his Honorable Discharge in 1952.
In 1953, he married his ultimate passion, Barbara S. Yancey, at Christ Episcopal Church and as anyone who knew them could tell you, the two of them were inseparable. A few years later in 1956, Albert opened his State Farm Insurance office, with Barbara serving as his right hand. They became a "dynamic duo," serving the downtown community and surrounding areas of Charlottesville for more than 37 years. As a State Farm Agent, Albert's honest heart, his happy-go-lucky spirit, and his moral compass were evident to all. "He had a special ability to help people of all walks of life to open up and share a little of themselves," says daughter-in-law and previous State Farm Secretary, Carol Yancey. "It wasn't unusual for someone to get a firm handshake from Al and later find themselves sharing their life story with him." He was dedicated to all those that he met, whether in the office, on the streets of the Downtown Mall, or on one of his many tours of the Caribbean Islands.
He showed special dedication to his wife and their two sons. His sons, Hunter and Kip, honor their father's memory by recalling his loving devotion to their family and his unwavering support of their education and athletic programs. Al's granddaughters reminisce about the traits that made him an exceptional grandfather: his famous magic tricks, his "dad jokes", and his youthful spirit "He always played with us, without fail."
In addition to his devotion to clients and family, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, belonged to the Lions Club, Elks Club Lodge 389, and served as President of the local chapter of the Jaycees. He was a member of Farmington Country Club, and also participated in the Albemarle County Citizens Police Academy.
The family extends special thanks for their loving care and compassion to the staffs of Innovations at Rosewood Village, and the Hospice of the Piedmont.
Services will be private, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Charlottesville (https://www.alz.org/cwva); or to Hospice of the Piedmont (http://www.hopva.org). Friends may send condolences to the family home: 1 Vincennes Ct. Charlottesville, VA 22911.
In loving memory of a man with a heart big enough to touch the hearts of all those he met.
Albert Shipp Yancey III, 89, of Charlottesville, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Rosewood Village Assisted Living in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born on May 29, 1929, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to the late Albert Shipp Yancey Jr. and Charlotte Jennings Yancey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Swick Yancey, in 2014; and his sister, Charlotte Yancey Humphris, in 2004.
He is survived by his two sons, Hunter Yancey and his wife Carol, of Charlottesville, and Kemper "Kip" Yancey of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Hart and her husband, Jeremy, of Waynesboro, and Katherine Yancey and her partner, Matthew Ignaszewski; and two great-granddaughters, Hailey Harris and Zoey Ignaszewski, all of Charlottesville. He is further survived by his devoted brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Humphris Sr. and his two children, Robert Humphris Jr., Patricia P. (Humphris) Ledford and her husband, Joel Ledford; his sister-in-law, Elva Swick of Bloomington, Illinois; and beloved friends, Bill and Mary Helen Roberson.
Albert was born and raised in Charlottesville. He was a strong advocate for community, family, and football. His advocacy began at the early age of 12 when he joined the Boy Scouts, marking the commencement of his life-long dedication to serving others, as well as two of his greatest life-long passions American history and the outdoors. During his attendance at Lane High School in Charlottesville, Va., and The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa., he was recognized for his athletic abilities, lettering in both football and basketball. He later enlisted in the United States Marine Corp Reserves in 1948, went on to study Commerce and Education at the University of Virginia while in the Reserves, was called to active duty during the Korean War, and then, after 1 ½ years of active service, received his Honorable Discharge in 1952.
In 1953, he married his ultimate passion, Barbara S. Yancey, at Christ Episcopal Church and as anyone who knew them could tell you, the two of them were inseparable. A few years later in 1956, Albert opened his State Farm Insurance office, with Barbara serving as his right hand. They became a "dynamic duo," serving the downtown community and surrounding areas of Charlottesville for more than 37 years. As a State Farm Agent, Albert's honest heart, his happy-go-lucky spirit, and his moral compass were evident to all. "He had a special ability to help people of all walks of life to open up and share a little of themselves," says daughter-in-law and previous State Farm Secretary, Carol Yancey. "It wasn't unusual for someone to get a firm handshake from Al and later find themselves sharing their life story with him." He was dedicated to all those that he met, whether in the office, on the streets of the Downtown Mall, or on one of his many tours of the Caribbean Islands.
He showed special dedication to his wife and their two sons. His sons, Hunter and Kip, honor their father's memory by recalling his loving devotion to their family and his unwavering support of their education and athletic programs. Al's granddaughters reminisce about the traits that made him an exceptional grandfather: his famous magic tricks, his "dad jokes", and his youthful spirit "He always played with us, without fail."
In addition to his devotion to clients and family, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, belonged to the Lions Club, Elks Club Lodge 389, and served as President of the local chapter of the Jaycees. He was a member of Farmington Country Club, and also participated in the Albemarle County Citizens Police Academy.
The family extends special thanks for their loving care and compassion to the staffs of Innovations at Rosewood Village, and the Hospice of the Piedmont.
Services will be private, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Charlottesville (https://www.alz.org/cwva); or to Hospice of the Piedmont (http://www.hopva.org). Friends may send condolences to the family home: 1 Vincennes Ct. Charlottesville, VA 22911.
In loving memory of a man with a heart big enough to touch the hearts of all those he met.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Swick Yancey, in 2014; and his sister, Charlotte Yancey Humphris, in 2004.
He is survived by his two sons, Hunter Yancey and his wife Carol, of Charlottesville, and Kemper "Kip" Yancey of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Hart and her husband, Jeremy, of Waynesboro, and Katherine Yancey and her partner, Matthew Ignaszewski; and two great-granddaughters, Hailey Harris and Zoey Ignaszewski, all of Charlottesville. He is further survived by his devoted brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Humphris Sr. and his two children, Robert Humphris Jr., Patricia P. (Humphris) Ledford and her husband, Joel Ledford; his sister-in-law, Elva Swick of Bloomington, Illinois; and beloved friends, Bill and Mary Helen Roberson.
Albert was born and raised in Charlottesville. He was a strong advocate for community, family, and football. His advocacy began at the early age of 12 when he joined the Boy Scouts, marking the commencement of his life-long dedication to serving others, as well as two of his greatest life-long passions American history and the outdoors. During his attendance at Lane High School in Charlottesville, Va., and The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa., he was recognized for his athletic abilities, lettering in both football and basketball. He later enlisted in the United States Marine Corp Reserves in 1948, went on to study Commerce and Education at the University of Virginia while in the Reserves, was called to active duty during the Korean War, and then, after 1 ½ years of active service, received his Honorable Discharge in 1952.
In 1953, he married his ultimate passion, Barbara S. Yancey, at Christ Episcopal Church and as anyone who knew them could tell you, the two of them were inseparable. A few years later in 1956, Albert opened his State Farm Insurance office, with Barbara serving as his right hand. They became a "dynamic duo," serving the downtown community and surrounding areas of Charlottesville for more than 37 years. As a State Farm Agent, Albert's honest heart, his happy-go-lucky spirit, and his moral compass were evident to all. "He had a special ability to help people of all walks of life to open up and share a little of themselves," says daughter-in-law and previous State Farm Secretary, Carol Yancey. "It wasn't unusual for someone to get a firm handshake from Al and later find themselves sharing their life story with him." He was dedicated to all those that he met, whether in the office, on the streets of the Downtown Mall, or on one of his many tours of the Caribbean Islands.
He showed special dedication to his wife and their two sons. His sons, Hunter and Kip, honor their father's memory by recalling his loving devotion to their family and his unwavering support of their education and athletic programs. Al's granddaughters reminisce about the traits that made him an exceptional grandfather: his famous magic tricks, his "dad jokes", and his youthful spirit "He always played with us, without fail."
In addition to his devotion to clients and family, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, belonged to the Lions Club, Elks Club Lodge 389, and served as President of the local chapter of the Jaycees. He was a member of Farmington Country Club, and also participated in the Albemarle County Citizens Police Academy.
The family extends special thanks for their loving care and compassion to the staffs of Innovations at Rosewood Village, and the Hospice of the Piedmont.
Services will be private, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Charlottesville (https://www.alz.org/cwva); or to Hospice of the Piedmont (http://www.hopva.org). Friends may send condolences to the family home: 1 Vincennes Ct. Charlottesville, VA 22911.
In loving memory of a man with a heart big enough to touch the hearts of all those he met.
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