Earl A. Yoder, age 81, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 19, 2019 in the comfort of his daughter's home. He was born in Applecreek, OH on December 22, 1937 to the late Andrew and Sarah (Mullett) Yoder. He married Alyce (Meek) March 23, 1958. Earl loved car shows and restoring cars. He was an avid bowler. When he retired from Sugardale, he worked for Goodyear Tire Center and for his son-in-law. He loved to travel and spend time with his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his wife Alyce in 2000; son Thomas in 1994; siblings Norman, Lizzie Ann Yoder and Mabel Isenschmidt; daughter-in-law Stasha Yoder.

He is survived by daughter Elizabeth "Beth" (Doug) McCallister of New Waterford; sons Timothy from Columbus and Mark Yoder of Canton; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; brothers Joseph (Sally), Eldon (Linda), Henry (Nadene) Yoder; sister-in-law Bonnie Yoder.

Calling hours are Friday 11 AM-12 Noon at Arnold Funeral Home, Canton. Funeral services begin Friday at the funeral home at 12 Noon with Pastor Scott Praxl officiating. Final resting place is Westlawn Cemetery in Mt. Eaton. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or All Caring Hospice, Canfield.

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