Joshua Alexander YARBROUGH

YARBROUGH, Joshua Alexander, 28, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2012, while working as a journey-man line-man with Keys Energy Services. He was born in Key West, FL, on Jan. 22, 1984, to Thomas Harry and Marie Lou Zarate-Yarbrough, and lived his whole life in Paradise. Josh, as he was called by his family and friends, was married to Megan Lauren (Malgrat) just last year, Feb. 5, 2011. He graduated from Key West High School in June 2002, and attended Florida Keys Community College, before going to work for Keys Energy Services. Josh's interests included golf, diving, cooking, bocce ball, the Miami Hurricanes, Miami Marlins and his very special group of friends. Josh had a gift of being a friend to everyone, and was a warm and very special person, especially to his parents. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Megan; parents, Thomas and Marie; brother, Jason (Donnie); niece and nephew, Jazlyn and Jason Thomas; grandparents, Simon and Tessie Arencibia, all of Key West; and grandmother, Janie Yarbrough of Salem, Oregon. He is also survived by mother-in-law, Luanne (Terry) Doughtry; father-in-law, Mickey (Kim) Malgrat; brothers-in-law, Michael (Tina) Malgrat, and Frankie Grizzle-Malgrat; and a niece, Maicey. He also leaves behind many uncles, aunts and cousins as well as co-workers and friends, especially his close brotherhood of fellow linemen. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, William E. Yarbrough, Sr. and Joseph Zarate. A candle-light vigil was held at the Key West bocce ball courts on September 4, and was attended by numerous family and friends. Memorial services for Josh were held at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 7th, at the Key West United Methodist Church (Old Stone), 600 Eaton Streets in Key West, Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to The Memorial Account for Joshua A. Yarbrough at any First State Bank of the Florida Keys branches or mail to 1201 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040. All donations will benefit a memorial scholarship fund in Josh's honor. The Dean-Lopez Funeral Home is entrusted with all funeral arrangements.