Thomas A. Yarbrough

Thomas A. Yarbrough obituary, Covington, TN

Thomas A. Yarbrough

Thomas Yarbrough Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Thomas Alexander Yarbrough passed away on February 12th, 2025. He had ninety-five years here on this earth where he was blessed with many great accomplishments. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Tipton County, and a proud business owner in Mason, Tn. He owned a service station in Mason that served the community for many years. His hard work and dedication to his community was never unnoticed; Thomas served as alderman in Mason for a brief time. The Mason United Methodist Church was very important to Thomas, and he held strong in his beliefs. He was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church. Thomas was the father of two sons, Thomas Stanley and James Wade, and he was proud of both, with Stan becoming a Colonel in the United States Air Force and Wade earning a PhD., and both having beautiful brides. Thomas loved being a Papaw to two grandchildren that also made him incredibly proud, with Shannon becoming a licensed Christian counselor and Thomas becoming a schoolteacher. Between both of his grandchildren he was blessed with five beautiful great-grandchildren. Thomas was devoted to his loving wife, Nancy. They share many wonderful years and memories together.
Thomas was preceded in death by his late wife and mother of his sons, Dorothy "Dot" Davis Yarbrough to whom he was married for almost 58 years. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Nancy Edlund Ward Yarbrough, two sons; Thomas Stanley Yarbrough (Debbie) and James Wade Yarbrough (Michelle), two grandchildren; Shannon Scott (Ryan) and Thomas Fredrick Yarbrough (Eileen), and five great-grandchildren; Sophia Scott, Issac Scott, Isabelle Scott, Samuel Yarbrough, and Sarah Yarbrough.
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