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Don Allen Yarbrough, 83, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2025. He was born in Kerrville on February 28, 1942, to Pleasant Walter (P.W.) and Tollie Mae Yarbrough. Don married the love of his life, Sandra Yarbrough, on May 28, 1982.
A proud veteran, Don served honorably in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1980 with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Following his military career, he worked with Thad Ziegler Glass for 25 years.
Don was an active member of his community, participating in the Ingram Bass Club and the Kerr County Fair, and was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Pleasant and Tollie Mae; brothers, Bill and Norman Yarbrough; and sisters, Ophelia Hart and Patsy Yarbrough.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Yarbrough; mother of his children, Virginia Ondov; his children, Michell Yarbrough, Clarence Yarbrough, and Amanda Yarbrough; stepchildren, Jim and Julie Behrens, and Rebecca and Jason Priess; his sister, Lenora Kelly; and grandchildren, Jake and Bridgette Behrens, Boehle Behrens, Sophia Yarbrough, and Dawson Yarbrough. He is also survived by his in-laws, Karen and David Gibbs and Elva Jo Carr, as well as his honorary son and fishing partner, Chad Parker.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Funeral services will follow at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapels, with a luncheon immediately afterward at Zion Lutheran Fellowship Hall at 11:00 a.m. A full military honors burial will take place at Fort Sam Houston at 2:15 p.m. that afternoon.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Ingram Bass Club.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Grocki, Dr. Singh, and the compassionate staff of River Hill Rehab Center, Peterson Regional Medical Center, Kerrville Cancer Center, Texas Oncology, and Embrace Hospice for their outstanding care and support.
A proud veteran, Don served honorably in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1980 with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Following his military career, he worked with Thad Ziegler Glass for 25 years.
Don was an active member of his community, participating in the Ingram Bass Club and the Kerr County Fair, and was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Pleasant and Tollie Mae; brothers, Bill and Norman Yarbrough; and sisters, Ophelia Hart and Patsy Yarbrough.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Yarbrough; mother of his children, Virginia Ondov; his children, Michell Yarbrough, Clarence Yarbrough, and Amanda Yarbrough; stepchildren, Jim and Julie Behrens, and Rebecca and Jason Priess; his sister, Lenora Kelly; and grandchildren, Jake and Bridgette Behrens, Boehle Behrens, Sophia Yarbrough, and Dawson Yarbrough. He is also survived by his in-laws, Karen and David Gibbs and Elva Jo Carr, as well as his honorary son and fishing partner, Chad Parker.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Funeral services will follow at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapels, with a luncheon immediately afterward at Zion Lutheran Fellowship Hall at 11:00 a.m. A full military honors burial will take place at Fort Sam Houston at 2:15 p.m. that afternoon.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Ingram Bass Club.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Grocki, Dr. Singh, and the compassionate staff of River Hill Rehab Center, Peterson Regional Medical Center, Kerrville Cancer Center, Texas Oncology, and Embrace Hospice for their outstanding care and support.