Obituary of Joel Mark Yarbrough

Funeral services for Joel Mark Yarbrough, age 52, of Sunnyvale, CA, formerly of Douglas County, GA, will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Pennington officiating.  Burial will follow at Clay County Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM on Friday before services begin.

Mr. Yarbrough passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at his residence.

Survivors include his wife, Lifeng Chen Yarbrough of Sunnyvale, CA; one son, William Yarbrough of Sunnyvale, CA; his mother, Elyse Aders Yarbrough of Wedowee; two sisters, Penny Garner (Bruce) of Winston, GA, and Dixie Jenkins (Jim) of Sharpsburg, GA; two nephews, Austin Garner and Davis Jenkins; and two nieces, Caitlin Garner and Emily Jenkins.

Pallbearers will be Mr. Yarbrough’s family and friends.

A Douglas County, Georgia native, Mr. Yarbrough was born on March 13, 1970, the son of James Garl and Elyse Aders Yarbrough.  He was a member of the Disciple Church and worked as a service engineer for the heating and air industry.  Mr. Yarbrough was preceded in death by his father.