Major Clifford Yearwood

Majors Clifford and Edna Yearwood retired in 1998 at a ceremony held at Harlem Temple. Commissioners David and Doreen Edwards, leaders of the Western Territory, presented retirement certificates to the Yearwoods and recognized them for their remarkable combined total of 77 years of service to God and The Salvation Army.

During the ceremony, Commissioner David Edwards expressed sentiments shared by attendees who had traveled from all over the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and England to honor these Caribbean-born officers; Clifford hailed from Panama while Edna was from Jamaica. Although the Yearwoods dedicated most of their careers to serving in the Caribbean and Central America as corps and divisional leaders, they also spent time in the United States as corps officers at Boston (Roxbury) and Harlem Temple.

The weekend celebration featured a diverse array of guests who offered words of appreciation along with musical selections. Notably, some of these musical pieces were composed by Clifford Yearwood himself.

From the book, “Soldiers of Uncommon Valor: the history of Salvationists of African descent in the United States” by Warren L. Maye 

My uncle when I found out he passed away all I could think of him saying was "Glory" and "Hallelujah" and not believing this is real. He is a truly a man of God and will be deeply missed. I am thankful that  Major married my husband and I. Major was part of a memorable moment in our life. I pray that as a family we grieve with broken hearts but are filled with his memories. We uplift Auntie Edna and Cousin Patricia during this time. RIP Major. We love and miss you. You will be forever engraved in our hearts. 

Glory Major! Hallelujah Major! A faithful servant in God's kingdom.

Love your Neice Pat