Thomas “Jeff” Yawn, 62, of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 17, 2017, at his home. He was born on June 3, 1954, to Leon Yawn and Mary Yawn Madden. Jeff is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Rachel; two daughters, Rachelle Bramlett and Lisa Seneca; six grandchildren: Alex, Aidan, Issac, Glyn, Timothy and Aaleigh; one brother, Glyn Yawn; five sisters: Deloris Madden, Geneva Young, Christine Skeen, Bobbie Nell Ryals and Ruby Chisholm. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2017, 5-8 at Forrest Funeral Home. The service will be Friday, January 20, 2017, 11am in Forrest Chapel. Interment to follow at Chambliss Cemetery.