Birth date: Nov 6, 1962 Death date: May 31, 2020
Philip Larry Yarbrough, Jr., 57, of Charlotte passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 6, 1962, in Cary, NC to the Philip and the late Angela Yarbrough, Sr. Starting in 20 Read Obituary
I met Larry in graduate school at UNC-Greensboro. He was a true artist in every sense of the word. I am so sorry to learn he has passed. Larry had turned his life around, and I am glad he found a beautiful family. I send them love and blessings.
I grew up in Cary with Larry and then on to art school with him, he was a kind and gentle soul. " I remember in college, we had this annoying kid, Jimmy something in our class, thought he was going to be a rock god. Someone had brought an acoustical guitar in, Jimmy proceeded to play it, loud and fast, it was an annoyance. Later in the day, break time or lunch, every one loud, cutting up, doing their thing. When a faint sound arose, it was Larry, in a corner playing the guitar we had forgotten about. Very softly, sweetly, something in the line of Stairway To Heaven. I don't think he even realized he was doing it. The room came to a hush of silence, you could have heard a pin drop. The teachers came out their offices. We where captivated, in awe. For a few minutes there was peace in our world. I am sure he is doing the same today. I have not seen Larry in some time now, but the news of his passing has left a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat. The Class of 81 is at loss, you will ever live in our hearts.
Most the day I have sat here trying to come up with the right words to say to express my feelings about losing Larry. Larry was a co worker, he was a friend, he was family. Our relationship was not one dimensional there were times we didn’t agree. He loved a certain kind of music, I hated it. I have certain ideologies he disagreed with, and I him. He was quiet and unassuming. I, loud and in your face.
That being said there are many more things I found endearing about Larry. His vending machine lunches, his creative side, the links he would send with interesting websites, his nerdiness, his humor, but mostly his love for his family. His goodbye for the day was always hurried as he ran out the door to pick up his daughter from school. He talked of the girls nonstop.
Janna, please know we are here for you and the girls if there is anything you ever need.
Larry, I miss you already.
Janna, may the love of your Husband be with you, always. May you treasure those good memories, and Larry's love for his girls. Never forget your strength, hope, and prayers-- your gift to Larry this last difficult year. And together with Maeve and Maura, may you find peace.
Karen Anderson
Larry and Yarbrough family have been dear friends of my family ever sice we met at the elementary school of our daughters. I still remember the first impression of warmth. The warmth and kindness always surrounded us in get-togethers where we shared food, talked loudly, sang Karaoke, and hung out at a botanical garden. It will feel empty not to see Larry in get-togethers. We will miss you Larry.
Jaesoon and the Park family.
Larry and I started at CPCC around same time many years ago. It is impossible for me to find the right words to express my grief. Larry was a very nice, intelligent, helpful, and modest friend. His office has been next to my office for a long time. It was truly a pleasure working with him and he will be deeply missed. My sincere condolence to the Yarbrough Family.
Ann Aksut
Larry and I started at CPCC the same day- there were no offices available and so they had him sitting at the end of the hall- right next to my office- so we shared my office for the first week or so until things got settled.
We've worked together for almost 20 years... had kids and watched kids, gone from brown to grey, and been thru innumerable job/work/boss/course changes. We used to talk about usability and send each other cool technology links. Once i was down the hall in another office and heard somebody coming down the hall playing the djembe drum from my office... there was Larry, beating out the rhythm like a pro.
We say in Arabic, "'Inna lillahi, wa inna ilahi raaji'un" - "To God we belong and to Him we return".
I am glad Larry had time for his farewells, and to have known and worked with him, and regret that we did not spend more time together."
