Clarence Lee "C.L." Yarbrough

Clarence Lee "C.L." Yarbrough, Jr., age 73, of Severn, Maryland died Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Mr. Yarbrough was born February 8, 1943 the son of Clarence and Helen Lamb Yarbrough, who has preceded him in death. C.L. was a native of Randolph County and a graduate of N.C State University in 1966, with a Bachelor of Arts in English and attended graduate courses at American University. He retired from the Department of Defense after 38 years of service as a computer scientist and teacher. C.L. loved his music, movies and was a TV enthusiast who loved Rock 'N' Roll, The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Roy Orbison and especially the song "Ghost Riders in the Sky" where he was listed in the acknowledgement section of GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY: THE LIFE OF STAN JONES, THE SINGING RANGER by Michael K. Ward, and was a contributor to "Next Stop Viet Nam - The War on Record, 1961-2008", a 13 CD box set and a book from Bear Records. C.L. was an avid NC State Wolfpack fan and alumni for over 50 years and also an avid Washington Redskins fan. Being a man with many talents, he was a photographer who enjoyed taking family photos and did a bit of freelance wedding and graduation photography. He loved his cats and being an animal rescuer. Being raised a southern gentleman, C.L. enjoyed good food and a glass of sweet tea. He is survived by his wife: Gloria Richardson Yarbrough of the home; sons: Curtis Scott Yarbrough and his wife Sondra, and Mark Randolph Yarbrough; grandchildren: Lisa Buckholtz, John Popescu, and Rosalie Carey all of Maryland; aunt: Mary Patterson of High Point, NC and extended family members. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 12:30 - 2:00 PM at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 119 W. River Drive, Randleman, NC. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Carol Hunter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial may be made to: Jimmy V. Foundation Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513, or the SPAC of your choice.