- Date Of Birth: August 27, 1939
- Date Of Death: September 17, 2021
- State: Georgia
Mr. Stanley Jackson Yarbrough, 82, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at his home in Newnan. He was born August 27, 1939 in Newnan to the late Rufus Yarbrough & Belle Faver Yarbrough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings. Stanley grew up in Newnan and was a graduate of Newnan High School. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force where he honorably served during the Vietnam era. Stanley excelled during his military service earning the Airman of the Month for the entire Air Force. After his service to his country, he obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He went on to have a long, distinguished career as an Educator at Newnan High School where he made lasting relationships with his students and fellow teachers. In 1986 he was honored by Berry College, being nominated by a former student, as being a “favorite teacher.” Stanley’s love of softball led to him playing in Senior Softball leagues. He was a member of the team that won two AAA World Championships in which he had the highest batting average in the league. Survivors include wife, Linda Rainey Yarbrough; children, Phillip (Mary) Yarbrough, Phyllis (Dan) Gentry; grandchildren, Stanley Gentry, Phillip Yarbrough, Jr., Victor Pruett, Brian Gentry, Cassey Gentry McKoy; sisters, Novelle Dennis, Mary Shoemake; sisters-in-law, Jane Yarbrough, Margaret Yarbrough; great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
