Johnny Yarborough

Johnny Byron Yarborough, 82, passed away on February 21, 2023 in Austin, TX.

Johnny was born on September 26, 1940 in Timpson, TX to Johnny Claborn Yarborough and Suzie Mae Grant Yarborough. September 9, 1963 he was united in marriage to Judith Elaine Andrews in Lake Jackson, TX. He was retired from Dow Chemical as a Telecommunications Engineer.

He was preceded in death by his son, Byron Yarborough of Hot Springs, AR; brothers, Kenneth Yarborough and Jimmy Yarborough; sister, Myra Jean Suttle.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Yarborough; daughter, Melissa McCauley of North Little Rock, AR; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Yarborough of Hot Springs, AR. Brother, Freddy Yarborough of Center, TX; sister-in-law, Wanda Yarborough of Center, TX. Grandchildren Eberle Elizabeth Yarborough and Drew Yarborough.

He was an avid wood carver, gardener and he loved to fish.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial contribution in Johnny’s name to the Alumni Association General Fund, P.O. Box 1981, Dept. 2759, Fayetteville, AR 72702.

A private memorial gathering will be held in the future.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main St., Brenham, TX.