James William Yarbrough, Jr.

James William Yarbrough Jr, age 79, of Valdosta, Ga, passed away at South Georgia Medical Center on January 11, 2021. He was born in Valdosta, Ga. to J. W. and Erbie Yarbrough on September 6, 1941.
He is survived by his four biological children: James "Jamie" Yarbrough III, Stephen (Tammy) Yarbrough, Teresa (Clyde) White, Kathy (Jerry) Lattin; twenty-five grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; one sister Cheryl (Joe) Seigel; one brother, Olin Yarbrough; and one sister-in-law, Shalyn (Kenny) Wilson.
He was currently serving as the pastor at Statenville United Methodist Church. He retired from United States Postal Service in Valdosta. He was an avid bowler for over 45 years. He was in charge of the chain gang for Lowndes Vikings football for over 40 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Sherry Ann Castleberry Yarbrough, his parents, his parents-in-law, three brothers-in-law, one daughter-in-law and a great grandson, Dalton Wilkes.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens with Reverend Larry Hauser officiating. The family will visit after the service at the cemetery. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.