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Celebrate all the memories with Glenn. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers.
Jonnette Edmonds
May 24, 2013
Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg
Pettersburg, Virginia
Mr. Glenn Van Yarborough, age 53, of 19109 Andrews Drive, Ettrick, Va., departed this life early Saturday morning, May 11, 2013 at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Va.
Glenn was born January 2, 1960 in Petersburg, Va., to the late George Yarborough II and Sylvia Yarborough Robinson. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Moses (Papa) and Annie Bell (Big Ma) White.
He grew up in Ettrick, Va. and graduated from Matoaca High School Class of 1979. He joined the Air Force and served five years. He then received his CDL license and drove tractor trailers for several companies for over 20 years. In 2006, Glenn continued his education and received his certification in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration.
Glenn accepted the Lord as his personal savior at an early age of 7 and became a member of First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, Va.and he served as a junior Deacon. As a little boy he was member of the boy scouts. He loved working with hands. At home you could find Glenn outside under the shed rain, sunshine, sleet or snow tinkling with his tools building a table, chair, or trying to come up with a new invention.
Left behind to cherish is memory is a devoted fiancé of 26 years, Barbara Fraierson of Richmond, Va.; a son, Brandell Wyatt of Petersburg, Va.; stepfather, Gordon Robinson of Refugio, Tx.; two brothers, George III Yarborough of Orlando, Fl., and Marc Yarborough of Petersburg, Va.; two sisters, Felecia Thorpe of Matoaca, Va., and Sonya Robinson of Ettrick, Va.; three nieces, Tamika Uzzle (Alefunzo), Tia Thorpe, and Khalia Rivers; two nephews Chase Robinson and Aamir Yarborough; three great nieces, Briona Uzzle, Kira Uzzle, and Ivy Uzzle; close friends throughout the years, Irving Ellis, Darrell Harris, and Susan Bush all from Ettrick, Va., and a host of loving cousins and many friends.
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A funeral service for Mr. Glenn V. Yarborough will be held 6:00 P.M., Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Yarborough and watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Celebrate all the memories with Glenn. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers.
Jonnette Edmonds
May 24, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Grace White
May 17, 2013 | Chester, VA
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Martha (KK) Buck-Cowan
May 17, 2013 | Clarksville, TN
We extend our sincerest sympathies to all the Yarbaroughs,our neighbors and friends. Cherish your memories.
The Barnwells Jocelyn, Velma,Anne,Ben,and John
Jocelyn Barnwell
May 17, 2013 | Ettrick, VA
I am so sorry to hear of Gleen passing. I never got a chance to come back home to see everyone.
Let not your heart be troubled ye believe in god believe also in me. In my father house are many mansion if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:1-2
God bless the family.
Gail Johnson
May 17, 2013 | Vista, CA
To Marc(Boo) and the entire Yarborough family we offer our sincere condolences on the loss of Glenn. We pray the Lord will grant you peace during this difficult time.
Bobby and Robin
May 17, 2013 | North Chesterfield, VA
To the Yarborough Family,
May the peace of God comfort your family and give you peace at this time.
Michelle Manuel McKinney
May 17, 2013 | Richmond, VA
I was so sorry to hear of Glen passing. My prayer and sympathy to his family.
Brenda Gafford
May 16, 2013 | New York, NY
To Marc(Boo) and the entire Yarborough family we offer our sincere condolences in the loss of Glen. We pray God's blessing be upon you and your family always.
Bobby and Robin
May 16, 2013 | North Chesterfield, VA