Vernon Edward Yarbrough, age 50 of Palmyra passed away at his home, Monday, August 11, 2014 after an extended and brave battle with ALS. Sykes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2014 at Sykes Funeral Home with Rev. David Mackens officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at First Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was born August 17, 1963 in Montgomery County, TN to the late Lurton Edward and Louise Seiber Yarbrough. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Yarbrough.
He was an Auto Mechanic, logger and loved riding motorcycles. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by wife, Anna Broom Yarbrough; son, Justin Vernon Yarbrough; brothers, Danny Yarbrough, Arnold (Charlene) Yarbrough; sisters, Ruth (Chink) Shepherd of Newport News, VA, Marilyn (Dennis) Bagwell
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ALS Foundation, 4825 Trousdale Drive, Suite 107, Nashville, TN 37220.
Online condolences may be made at www.sykesfuneralhome.com