Anthony Kraig Yearwood Obituary in Union Point at Watts Funeral Home

Obituary For Anthony Kraig Yearwood

Anthony Kraig Yearwood was larger than life, and lived his whole life out loud - full of jokes, laughter and love. He talked to EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE he went and made it his mission to make everyone laugh. His shine was especially bright when he visited the nursing home with his mother Traci, bringing joy to every resident who crossed his path. The same was true when he went to physical therapy or doctor with his mother or Publix or anywhere there was another person. His personality made him outstanding in the hospitality field, whether it was retail or food service, taking care of others was obviously his gift. This gift was especially precious to his mother, Traci. Kraig took care of her after every surgery she had, changing bed pans and nursing her body and mind back to health. He helped out around the house and took care of the dogs and the yard. He was also happy to be Traci's co-pilot everywhere she went. Despite being born a country boy, Kraig loved the city and city life. He loved to travel to new and different places. Kraig had a big, kind heart. Material possessions meant nothing to him. He always shared whatever he had, whether it was little or much. He was generous, almost to a fault and some people took advantage of his kindness. But Kraig never held a grudge, he'd speak his mind and 30 seconds later it was done and forgotten about. Life threw a lot at Kraig and even managed to knock him down a few times, but until his dying breath, he was always able to rise back up again. May his undefeatable spirit and giant heart be an example to us all.

Kraig was predeceased in death by his life mate Dee Smith; brother, Jonathon Shane Matthews; bonus parents Nanny and Papa, Paulette Harris and Tim Sims, Mawmaw (always a huge presence in his life) and Grandaddy, Carolyn and Donald Godbee, uncle Kelvin Yearwood, and cousin Justin Beasley.

He is survived by his mother Traci (James) Johnson; his father Kris (Kristi) Yearwood; his sisters Jaimee (Matt) Beal, Sierra Morris and Ashlynn (Casey) Guilimartin, Ammoreena; nephew, Exavier Pooler; nieces Melodie and Ma'liyah Ellison and Evelyn Skye Beal; his grandparents, Paw Paw, Jimmy (Nancy) Harris, Hollis and Anne Yearwood; Aunt Kathy Beasley (Kristy), Uncle Jim (Laurie) Harris, (Ashley, Dustin, Taylor); aunt Jodi, uncle Kieth (Laura) Yearwood (Kim), Uncle Chad (Keri), Cousin Erin Berry,

Special Friends: Lisa Fries (Anna), Amanda Corriher (Candice), Jade Alexander, Nicole Leblanc. Charlie Dimera, Britany Flint, Briana May and many more.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 2:30 p.m.

Grace Fellowship

1971 S. Main St., Greensboro, GA 30642

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Kraig I don't even know where to begin, I just know it was NOT YOUR TIME, you shined everywhere you went, and made everyone feel welcomed in whatever you were doing, band, parades,school, you didn't leave a single person out, but one memory sticks out really well to me, I picked Jess up from school early morning and had to take her to the Dentist in Atlanta and you came on out with her and said I am going mama Patsy, my grandma knows and it's okay, well I took that to heart and said let's go, you and Jess had band practice that evening, so we got back in time for that and on your way out the door you told me nobody knew that I was going to Atlanta with ya'll, you were laughing so hard I thought I didn't hear you right, but I did, I said boy I am going to whoop your tale, and you just kept laughing, that's when I claimed you as ONE OF MINE, cause I had quite a few kids that I claimed and took under my wing, I LOVED YOUR LAUGH, I LOVED YOUR PRANKS, I JUST LOVED YOU, SIMPLY, YOU WERE YOU ALL THE TIME, AND I LOVED THAT ABOUT YOU, I hate to refer you as past tense, my heart doesn't feel that way, until we meet again and we will, KEEP EVERYONE LAUGHING AND YOU REST WELL MY LOVE, ALWAYS KRAIG,

PatsyMcCannon

You got me with this one here my friend I am going to miss your conversation and crazy ideas lol

John Kendrick

It was a gift to have met and gotten to know Kraig in recent years. He had such a kind and tender heart and animated spirit. My deepest condolences, sympathy, and prayers go to Traci and all of Kraig's family and friends. May he rest with peace, now in the arms of Jesus.

Carol Kuhn

I was so shocked and saddened by the passing of Kraig. He was in the same class as my son, Craig Lovin. We are praying for his family during this time of loss.

Vicki Lovin