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Elroy Yarbrough - Class Of 1973 VIEW PROFILE

Elroy Yarbrough

Elroy Yarbrough was born October 18, 1954 to Inez McClendon Yarbrough and the late Herbert Yarbrough. Elroy is preceded in his passing by brothers Herbert Lee and Floyd Yarbrough.

Elroy united with New Hope CME Church at an early age. He was a graduate of Timpson High school.

In 1975 Elroy joined hands in marriage to Diane Roberts and to this marriage one son was born. Elroy was a dedicated, loyal and loving family man. He was a full time son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa, uncle and friend. He was a hard working and dedicated employee for the Weatherford Company of Timpson. He will truly be missed by all.

Elroy leaves to cherish his memory; a loving, loyal and dedicated wife, Diane Yarbrough ;a loving, loyal and dedicated son, Eric Yarbrough and wife Angela of Oklahoma;(special sons) Cedric Grace of Timpson and Terry Washington of Timpson, Roderick Grace, Remwick Wilkins, TaRay, MacShane, Demetris Mosley, Tyrez Scourton, Rodney Scourton, Tristian Evan, Dewayne Johnson, Roderick Roland of Timpson; daughter, Diane Christopher and James of Nacogdoches; (special daughter) Kelli Wadsworth of Oklahoma; his mother, Inez Yarbrough of Tyler; sister Margie Williamson and husband Roy of Tyler; brothers Willie D. Yarbrough of Timpson; Donald Yarbrough and wife Rose of Timpson; (special brother) Gerald Wayne Bruton of Timpson; Grandkids, Zedric Grace of Timpson, Jacob, Kiera Donavan and Aaryka all of Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be Gerald Bruton, Billy Wayne Thomas, Tracy Young, James Tutt, Kenneth Goodwin, Douglass Mosley.

Funeral Arrangements will be under the direction of Community Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be August 14, 2010 at 1:00pm at New Hope CME church, Pastor Cedric Grace officiating. Interment to follow at New Hope Cemetery in Timpson, TX.

Courtesy of Shelby County Today located at www.shelbycountytoday.com





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