William Yarborough Jr.

William Blake Yarborough, Jr. William Blake Yarborough, Jr. age 57 passed away peacefully on December 19, 2010. Blake was a kind soul who was loved by all who knew him or had the good fortune to encounter him. Blake was born on June 2, 1953, in Midland, Texas, to Katherine "Kay" Searcy Kleberg Yarborough and William "Dub" Blake Yarborough, Sr. Blake graduated from Midland High School in 1971. He also attended the New Mexico Military Institute and he is a graduate of the University of Texas. Blake worked in the family business as a rancher, investor, and landman. He was a fifth-generation heir to the King Ranch and was passionate about its history and legacy. He loved flying planes, watching sports, hunting, polo, but most of all spending time at the ranch with his wife and family. His favorite holiday was Halloween during which he would enjoy dressing up for the hundreds of trick-or-treaters. On October 15, 1996, Blake married the love of his life, Rebecca "Becky" LaCaff Yarborough. Becky and Blake were long-time supporters of numerous west Texas charities and community organizations. He was very involved with Meals-on-Wheels, where he looked forward to the opportunity to deliver meals every week. He is survived by his wife, Becky; son, Justin Blake Yarborough; daughter, Jordan Delane Yarborough, and their mother, Dayna Henderson Yarborough; step-daughters and son-in-law, Madeline Lyle Bailey, Annabelle Bailey Gardaphe and Chase William Gardaphe; brother and sister-in-law James Leonard Yarborough and Susan Keller Yarborough; sister, Linda Berkeley Yarborough; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann LaCaff Detmering and Timothy John Detmering, Theodore Fisher LaCaff, and David Lewis LaCaff; mother-in-law Mary Jones LaCaff; nephews, Dub Yarborough, James Yarborough, Christopher John Detmering and nieces, Katrinia Yarborough, Brooke Yarborough, Mary Isabelle Detmering and Eloise LaCaff Detmering. He is preceded in death by his beloved son Taylor Raymond Kleberg Yarborough and his parents. Blake was a loving husband, father and stepfather, son, brother and friend. Blake will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service for Blake was held on Tuesday, December 21st at 4pm at First Presbyterian Church of Midland, 800 West Texas Avenue. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, 407 N. Big Spring Suite 208, Midland, TX 79701, or a charity of choice.