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Obituary

Bobby F. Yarbrough, 89, passed away at home, holding the hand of his wife on November 21, 2024. 

He was born to Alton and Emma Pearl on April 11, 1935 in Noxapater, MS. 

Bobby was proud to serve his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Marines. He embodied the saying, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine." 

After marrying his sweetheart, Joyce on April 2, 1957 they moved to Chicago, Illinois where they worked for …

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Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

Villa Avenue Church of Christ

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What causes did Bobby care about most?
Shunts-Lewis Child and Family
Shunts-Lewis Child and Family
Shunts-Lewis Child and Family
What was Bobby's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Bobby's favorite ways to spend free time?
He was an Elk Grove Gren Super Fan, attending any baseball or football game he could…
He was an Elk Grove Gren Super Fan, attending any baseball or football game he could to cheer …
He was an Elk Grove Gren Super Fan, attending any baseball or football game he could to cheer on his great grandson, Mi…
What were Bobby's favorite games to play?
He loved golf.
He loved golf.
He loved golf.

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Born

April 11th, 1935
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Got married to Joyce Yarbrough

April 2nd, 1957
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Had a child

December 24th, 1958

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Grove Memorial Chapel
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Grove Memorial Chapel

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