Earl Glenn

Yarbrough, Sr.

The family of Earl G. Yarbrough, Sr., Ph.D. mourns his passing on March 9, 2026. A lifelong educator and former president of Savannah State University, his commitment to advancing educational opportunities and success to thousands of students was unwavering.

Cherishing his memory is his wife Patricia Yarbrough; daughters, Kim Yarbrough and Angela Yarbrough; sons, Earl G. Yarbrough, Jr. and Del Harris; grandson, Aubrey Timothy Harris; other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. followed by the family receiving friends at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20 at Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Avenue, Richmond, VA.  Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Savannah State University, Savannah, GA, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA or North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC.