Ellis Hudson Yarbrough

Mr. Ellis Yarbrough, 83, of Newnan peacefully slipped from life in this world on February 13, 2020 at his residence in the loving care of his family. He was born May 9, 1936 in Newnan to the late Olin and Rosa Bell Faver Yarbrough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Ellis served in The United States Air Force. He retired from Owens Corning as a maintenance mechanic. Ellis was a dedicated member of Crossroads Church for over 30 years. He loved hunting, fishing, playing softball, basketball and gardening. His greatest joy, however, was the time he spent with his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who modeled for his family, his strong faith in the God he loved and served all his life. Ellis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jane Yarbrough. Their children are David (and Donna) Yarbrough, Scott (and Jackie) Yarbrough and Kathy Jones. His surviving siblings are Novelle Dennis, Mary (and Doug) Shoemake, Stanley (and Linda) Yarbrough, all of Newnan. He was the much- loved grandfather to Kasey (and Lee) Tilley, Jake (and Tracey) Jones, Summer (and Steven) Ely, Luke (and Haley) Jones, Bianca (and Jeremiah) Stingl, Melanie and (Mike Yarbrough) Burtch, DeAnn (and D. J.) Robertson, Tiffany (and Parker) Smith, Erin (and Kris) Woodard. There are 12 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street where the family will receive friends on Saturday, February 15th between 6:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM. The service to remember and honor the life of this good man will be on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Crossroads Church 2564 Georgia Highway 154 in Newnan. The service will be led by Dr. John Hobbs, Bianca Stingl and Dr. Paul Dennis. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park 656 Roscoe Road in Newnan. Serving as pallbearers will be Parker Smith, Kris Woodard, Steven Ely, Jake Jones, Mike Burtch, Mason Smith. Luke Jones will serve as an honorary pallbearer. It is the desire of the family that those who might wish to memorialize Ellis’ life, might consider a donation to OMUSA.org, a ministry outreach program embraced by the Yarbrough family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580.

Ellis Hudson Yarbrough

May 9, 1936 - February 13, 2020