Harvey Anderson Yarbrough, Jr.

Harvey Anderson Yarbrough, Jr., died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in Mobile, AL at the age of ninety-one. He was known to his family, friends, and associates as a caring husband and father, a dependable friend, and a useful citizen. A native of Dothan, AL, he moved to Mobile in 1967 to become the Scout Executive of the Mobile Area Council Boy Scouts of America. He later served as Associate Director of the United Way of Southwest Alabama until his retirement in 1991. He was a graduate of Marion Military Institute (Marion, AL), The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL), a decorated veteran of World War II (Pacific Theater), and a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Mobile, AL). He is survived by his three sons, James H. Yarbrough (Amanda) and Robert A. Yarbrough (Karen) of Mobile, AL and John M. Yarbrough (Geralyn) of Pensacola, FL; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1050 Azalea Road, Mobile, AL followed by a memorial service is Saturday May 13, 2017 from 11:00 AM . At the conclusion of the service the family will receive friends and guests for lunch and refreshments at the church activity center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the United Way of Southwest Alabama. Arrangements under the direction of Radney Funeral Home-Mobile, Mobile, AL.