Walter Yarbrough, age 97, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Walter was born July 28, 1924 in Albany, Georgia to Walter Yarbrough and Hallie Hickman Yarbrough.
Walter proudly served his country in the United States Navy and later served in the Merchant Marines. He had a long career and retired from Phillips Petroleum. Walter was a member of the Nacogdoches Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include: wife of 68 years, Marie Rowlett Yarbrough; other loving family members including numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: parents, and sister, Ella Yarbrough.
A visitation for Walter will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held, 10:00 AM, January 26, 2022, Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel. Walter will be laid to rest in Rock Springs, Nacogdoches, TX.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com for the Yarbrough family.