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Raymond Yarbrough Obituary
Raymond Curtiss Yarbrough, age 69, of Tallahassee, Florida died Monday, December 23 at home. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 30, 1944 to Elmer and Olga Yarbrough, the second of five children. He graduated Southeast Missouri State University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He was an entrepreneur who owned his own business for 25 years. He attended Unity of Tallahassee and Unity Eastside for many years. He is survived by his sisters, Donna Carlson of Edgewater, FL, Linda Koenig (Richard) of St. Louis, MO, Karen Schroeder (David) of St. Louis, MO, brother Ronald Yarbrough (Joanna), of Jacksonville, FL, and son, R. Curtiss Yarbrough II (Rachel), of Tallahassee, FL. A celebration of Ray's life will be held on Saturday, January 4th at 4p.m., at Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
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for Raymond Yarbrough
Mona Donat
March 23, 2014
Condolences to the Yarbrough family. Thank you Ray, for sharing your home and time with us on our visits to Tallahassee when our son was at FSU Film School. You will be forever in our hearts. Rest in peace friend.
Honorable Gregg & Mona Donat
Lafayette, IN
John Pritt
February 16, 2014
I just found about Ray's passing and feel a great loss. He often spoke fondly to me of his siblings and son. My sympathy and condolence for the family.
Bonnie & Laurie Campbell
January 5, 2014
Just hearing Ray's name brings a smile to our faces. We are fortunate to have met Ray and played a zillion games of 20 questions. Sending our condolences to the Yarbrough family.
Chuck Lee
January 3, 2014
Ray,
Our loss is heaven's gain. I know you will keep the angels' laughing, though they may not always understand your jokes. Thank you for sharing your life with us and for the good memories you leave behind. Till we meet again.......
Lillian Scherer
January 3, 2014
Dear Ray - You will truly be missed by family and friends, you were such a joy to all - please say hello to my brother Ray, and my mom & dad - see you.....Snookie
January 2, 2014
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. "Matthew 11:28-30
Mr. Ray we know that you are smiling down on us from beyond the pearly gates above. We will miss you on Fox Bridge Way. RIP. Forever in our hearts~ Tommy, Elboni, McKenzie and Caleb Moore
Chris
January 1, 2014
Ray, please hold a table for lunch. The rest of us will be along shortly. Your laughter will be greatly missed.
Donna Yarbrough-Carlson
January 1, 2014
Ray, my dear brother, I miss you terribly! You brought so much laughter and joy to me during the past 69 years, eventhough we did have our moments. Looking back, I was envious that I couldn't be just like you and have just as many friends who loved you! Reading this guest book, I see you have more friends than I even imagined. God bless you and keep you. Give Mom, Dad, Jerry and all my love!!!
December 31, 2013
Rest in peace Ray. You will always be in my heart.
Marlene and Melissa Farrell
Vickie/Steve Datzman
December 31, 2013
Sincere sympathies are being sent to you in the loss of Ray. He was always such a joy to be around when we were in Tallahassee. Thanks for the friendship over the years Ray...rest in peace.
Vickie/Steve Datzman
Bob and Joanne Webb
December 31, 2013
While our planet has lost a wonderful gentleman, Heaven has gained a very special soul. May your family be granted the strength to endure these difficult days by remembering those joyful moments spent with you, Ray.
December 30, 2013
Thank you Ray for your compassionate spirit, and your accepting of me with my grief, and trying to make it better. You did. Go find Ladd and he will give you a tour of the place, and the 2 of you can laugh at us from above! Katherine Hamilton (Tallahassee/Venice FL)
Anne Farrell-Rhyne
December 30, 2013
I will miss you Ray
Linda Koenig
December 30, 2013
I will miss our daily phone calls. I will love you and miss you always. Rest in peace my dear friend and brother.
Linda Koenig
Rhonda Brant
December 30, 2013
I had the privilege of working with Ray at Turner Heritage Homes and he always made way to brighten my day. You will be missed by a lot of friends and family. Heaven has a bright new angel to enjoy! Love ya lots Mr. Ray!
Akin Akinyemi
December 29, 2013
Rest in peace my dear friend Ray, you will be missed
Tyler Patterson
December 29, 2013
You have moved on to more adventures, and this candle represents the light of your purpose in life. You will continue it. I know it! :)
Tyler Patterson
December 29, 2013
Ray, thank you for being the person you were, and still are. I greave for your loss, but know you are in a better place. Love ya lots! <3
Mark Foor
December 29, 2013
Condolences to the Yarbrough family. May God grant you his peace during this trying time.
"There is not death - only a change in worlds"
Pamela Chamberlynn
December 29, 2013
Blessings on your path of new and deLIGHTFULL adventure, Ray :-)
Joyce Dauby-Feezel
December 29, 2013
For dear Ray, now you may be as free as you are meant to be. May your ever generous spirit and your goofy sense of humor enliven heaven! And may you and all you left behind be at peace.
Joseph McCormick
December 29, 2013
Goodbye, my friend. Your smiling face and bad jokes will be sadly missed.
Leslee
December 29, 2013
You were such a light in this community and a cherished friend to many. I am so blessed to have had you as one of my dearest friends. When I got bogged down with busyness you always reached out with invitations,reminding me to take time for friendship and connection. I am so grateful for the years of Wednesday coffee dates and birthday lunches. You taught me so much, through your example, about love, joy, kindness, giving, and moving through this world with a purpose. Your purpose was to make people feel good and you did that! Know that you are loved and missed!
Sam Oliver
December 29, 2013
The Oliver family (Sam, Lawanda, Sam III, and Jalen) are sadden by the loss of our dear friend Ray. May his family and friends find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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