Albert "Big Al" Peter Yanusitus, Jr.

Albert Peter Yanusitus Jr., affectionately known to friends as “Big Al,” age 65, of Burns, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2026.

He was born on July 21, 1961, in Orange, New Jersey, to Albert Peter Yanusitus and Dorothy Marie (Choat) Yanusitus. He grew up in Andover, New Jersey, and Burns, Tennessee, and graduated from Dickson County High School with the Class of 1979.

Al followed in his father’s footsteps as a truck driver, owning and operating his own business, Quality Transportation Services, as an independent trucker.

Al enjoyed collecting guns and vehicles of all sorts. He had a particular fondness for military firearms, knives, work trucks, and equipment. Those who knew Al well will remember his love of conversation. Whether stopping by a local business or dropping in on friends, he always made time for a visit. A visit with Al was rarely short and often lasted a little longer than expected, sometimes stretching well into the evening. Those who knew Al well knew he kept his own schedule—affectionately known as “Al time.” Al was raised in the Catholic faith and served as an altar boy during his grade school years.

Visitation: will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - until time of service at Spann Funeral Home in Dickson, Tennessee.

Funeral Service: will begin at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 01, 2026 from the Chapel of Spann Funeral Home with Father Abram of St. Christopher’s Church officiating.

Interment: will follow at Cumberland Furnace Cemetery.

Survived by:

Sister:

Ann Baird (Randy)

Nephew:

Logan T. Baird

Niece:

Brandy F. Baird Holcomb

Others who will fondly remember him as Uncle Al.

He also leaves behind his dear friends Susan Harris, Danny Strickland Sr., Tracy Allman, and Danny Dunn, along with many others whose friendship meant so much to him and who will miss him dearly.

Preceded in Death:

Parents, Albert and Dorothy Yanusitus.

Arrangements entrusted to Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located in Dickson, Tennessee.

Spann Funeral Home serves families throughout Dickson County including Dickson, Charlotte, Burns, White Bluff, Fairview, Bon Aqua, Lyles, and Cumberland Furnace, as well as other surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.