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Clarence Yarbrough Obituary

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Clarence Ollie Yarbrough
January 21, 1930 December 30, 2017
Clarence Ollie Yarbrough was born January 21, 1930, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Milus and Anna Yarbrough.
Clarence served his country honorably for 27 years and retired as a Food Service Supervisor/Sgt First Class. He retired from Colorado Department of Corrections as a Lieutenant in 1992.
On December 30, 2017, Clarence received his final reward. He leaves behind his wife Mary Elizabeth Simmons. Daughters: Lynn, Clarinda (Charles), Valorie and little Mary; grandchildren LaPray (Jackie), Terrell, Chanel and Michael and great grandchildren Aleigha, Valeska, Cayden and Anthony.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 5-7 P.M. at Angelus Chapel Funeral Directors, 1104 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11 A.M. at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 5485 Alegre Street, Fountain, Colorado. Interment at Ft. Logan National Cemetery on Monday, January 8, 2018. Condolences may be shared with family by visiting www.angelusfuneraldirectors.com

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 4, 2018.

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Glynis Guest

December 29, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Continue to Sleep in Peace Uncle Clarence

Linda Alston Yarbrough

January 6, 2018

My prayers are with you and your family this morning, I pray your memories of your husbam/dad will lift your spirits and bring joy to you and your family. I pray for strength and Just remember to "Lift your eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh your help, knowing your help comes from the Lord that made Heaven and Earth.
Peace and love

Bridgette May

January 6, 2018

So sorry for your loss, you all are in my prayers. Mr. Yarbrough was a great man, husband and father. He will be truly missed. RIP

Wanda Wade

January 6, 2018

To The Yarbrough Family,Our deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one,please know that are prayers and thoughts go with you on your journey to lay him to rest ,May God continue to guide and Bless you all each day.Sincerely,The Gallmons,Wades, and Binford Families

Yolanda Grove

January 5, 2018

Our Father in heaven knows and cares about your pain and the void your Dad left upon his home going. I prayer you experience the comfort from the Holy Spirit as you navigate this difficlt time. I love you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Natascha (Buckner) Johnson

January 5, 2018

My prayers are with you and your family.
RIH Mr. Yarborough

Areta Sherman

January 5, 2018

My prayers go out to you as you enter the gates of heaven to a better place Mr. Yarborough. Sincere condolences to thsoe you leave behind. Rest in peace in your new heavenly home. If you see my daddy tell him I miss him!

Katharine Salazar and family

January 5, 2018

From my family to yours, please know that all of you are in our prayers.

Rhoda Duncans & Family

January 5, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Glynis Guest

January 5, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anne Sherwood

January 5, 2018

Love and prayers

Freda Ross

January 5, 2018

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Know that God has him now and he is at peace. God will continue to provide you and your family with the strength you need to get through this hard time. Praying for you all.

January 5, 2018

So very sorry for your lost. May God bless and keep you in the family during the diffcult time. We are sending prayers up all the way from Arizona. With love from The Reed-Dunagan Family

Kenneth Annie Kiara and Mary Brown

January 5, 2018

You have our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. May GOD continue to carry you through this rough time. Hold on to God's unchanging hand.
Love , Kenneth and Annie & Family

Donna Kelly

January 5, 2018

My prayers are with you Clarinda, and your family. RIP Mr. Yarbrough

Billie, Ruby, and Adin McKinney

January 5, 2018

Even at a time of unexpected sadness, love and memories endure...And they will stay with you forever. Thinking of you ALL. May the love of God be with you, and promise of God comfort you. In Deepest Sympathy. Love and God bless, Billie, Ruby, and Adin McKinney
Be encourage and continue to look to the hills where ALL your help comes from.

Alex Johnson

January 5, 2018

My condolences to your family.

Lee and Sarah West

January 4, 2018

May the God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, bless and keep you in his care at this difficult time. May the memory of Deac live on in your heart and make you smile as you can still hear him singing "I AM A LIVING TESTIMONY".

Lee and Sarah West
Killeen, Texas

Rev Bob Kwiatkowski

January 4, 2018

May the Lord our God be with you to strengthen and comfort you as your loved one rests in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. I offer our condolences on behalf of TREA the Enlisted Association.

David Duncans

January 4, 2018

To the Yarbrough Family:

There is Peace in the promise that Life is Everlasting. May you find strength in God and comfort in the warm and Loving thoughts of others.

Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences.

I love you, Uncle Clarence, and will miss you always. RIParadise!

Respectfully,

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