Edwin Crane Yost, age 84, of Lumberton died on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Highland Acres Nursing Center in Lumberton. He was born in Akron, OH on November 12, 1928 to the late Kelly and Sarah Yost. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was previously self-employed in the carpet business. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Dean Yost. Mr. Yost is survived by a son Alan Yost and wife, Lori of Lumberton; a daughter, Sharon Bell and husband, Tim of Lumberton; and four grandchildren, Josh Yost, Christine Bell, Jeffrey Bell, and Benjamin Bell. The funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 2711 Breezewood Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28303.