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Portrait of Spencer Lloyd Yarbrough
In loving memory of

Spencer Lloyd Yarbrough

May 11, 1940 – December 24, 2023
Lived 83 years
White Rose cemetery · Wills point, Texas
Life story

Spencer Lloyd Yarbrough, 83, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2023. Born on May 11, 1940, in Center, Texas, to the late Eugene Yarbrough and Lucille Christopher. Spencer was known for his selfless nature, handy skills, and strong work ethic.

Spencer dedicated his career to heavy civil construction, working for JD Abrams in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He was highly respected for his expertise in the field. Outside of work, Spencer had a passion for ranching, carpentry, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed visiting vineyards and was a proud member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Texas Cattle Raisers Association.

Spencer is survived by his loving son, Chris Yarbrough, and wife Mary; his devoted daughter, Sonya Duffer, and husband Taylor; his brother, Bruce Yarbrough; his sister, Lagene Smoak, and husband Jerry; his cherished grandchildren: Harley, Carson, Nick, Noah, and Nate; and his adored great-grandchildren: Wesley, Libi, Wyatt, and Peyton. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brothers: Troy, Kenneth, and Joseph; and his grandson, Nolan Spencer.

Spencer graduated from Center High School in 1958 and furthered his education at East Field College and Stephen F Austin. He was a lifelong learner and valued the pursuit of knowledge.

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1940
Born May 11
1947
Spencer was 7 when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
1958
Spencer was 18 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1963
Spencer was 23 when Texan Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as president
1977
Spencer was 37 when Elvis Presley died
1982
Spencer was 42 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1998
Spencer was 58 when Google was founded
2001
Spencer was 61 when Apple introduced the iPod
2016
Spencer was 76 when the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908
2022
Spencer was 82 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2023
Passed away December 24, age 83
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