John Yarborough
Obituary
John Yarborough 79 of Springfield Mass passed away on June 27, 2023.
John was born July 16, 1943 to Tony Yarborough Sr. and Susie Perry Yarborough in Louisburg North Carolina. John moved to Springfield in the early 1960's, where he worked and pursued his music career. His music career led him into the professional arena where he was a backup singer with The Temptations as well as local group The Down Fives. Later he retired from Savage Arms as a Machine operator.
John was predeceased by both his parents, sisters Marion C Brodie, Annie Gray Foster ,Estella Perry ,and his brother William Yarbrough Perry. He is survived by Bernice Richardson, Ruth and Willie Ben Tabron and Tony Yarborough.
Although John was never married or had any children he is survived by many nieces ,nephews and other family friends that loved him dearly.
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Services
July 11, 2023
11:00 AM
Harrell Funeral Home
355 Saint James Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
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In Loving Memory Of
John Yarborough
December 31, 1969-June 27, 2023
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