Johnnie Yost

Johnnie H. Yost, 78, passed away Jan. 26, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

He was born Oct. 1, 1946, in El Reno to Herman and Betty Lou (Edward) Yost.

Johnnie grew up in Omega. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a degree in engineering.

Johnnie owned A&Y Enterprises most of his adult life and created many steel fabrications.

In his life he was a creator. He enjoyed gardening the most and was an expert.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carrol Hawkins Yost; three children, Terri Talley and husband Brian, Travis Yost and Megan Parr and her husband Brent; grandchildren Vincent Shaw and wife Jessica, Zachary Yost and wife Katey, Zane Parr, Max Parr, Lincoln Parr and Clark Parr; great grandchildren McKen-zie Heck, Emmit Shaw, Ellie Yost and Maylie Yost; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephew.

He was preceded in death by parents, brother Gary Yost, sister Teresa Draper and granddaughter Tawni Heck.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Kingfisher Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.