Clifton L. "Clif" Yawn

Rincon – Clifton L. “Clif” Yawn, 82, passed away October 24, 2026 at his residence.

The Texas native served in the U.S. Army. He was the owner/operator of Yawn’s Complete Home Improvement and Yawn’s Professional Karate and Fitness Center for many years. He received his 10th Degree Black Belt from the South Carolina Martial Arts Hall of Fame and was a member of the Legends of Carolina Martial Arts. He spent many years racing with his sons and countless hours working on cars and at the tracks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, T.D. Yawn and Miriam Hurst Yawn; sister, Lola Jackson; and brother, Dallas Yawn.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Yawn; children, Jeff Yawn (Sandee), Glenn Yawn (Jessie), Rachel Pickard (Waylon), and Jeffrey Hamilton (Amber); grandchildren, Branden Yawn, Derek Yawn, Dale Yawn, Clara Pickard, Annabel Pickard, Saylor Hamilton, Truitt Hamilton, and Monroe Hamilton; brothers, James Yawn (Karen), Guy Yawn (Pat), and Steve Yawn; sister, Kathy Gallo; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026 in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in Effingham Memorial Gardens.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6