William James Yarborough

William J. “Dub” Yarborough, 85, of Asheville, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. Mr. Yarborough was born in Fayetteville, NC on October 25, 1919, to the late Julian Yarborough and Myrtle Taylor Yarborough. He was preceded in death by his sister Jane and brother J.C. During the Korean War Dub served as a radio operator in the US Navy. He was an amateur radio operator and was active in the Civil Defense in Cumberland County. He graduated from Worth Business School and was a builder of homes and commercial properties. Dub moved to Asheville in 1982 and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed golf and camping with friends. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Jean Renfro Yarborough; a daughter, Elaine Duncan and her husband Jere of Bluffton, SC; a son, Victor Yarborough and his wife Gale of Cumming, GA; a step-son, Don Renfro and his wife Anna of Gastonia; a step-daughter, Anna Elizabeth Renfro of Asheville; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 4:00 pm Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Beth Newman officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home and request that memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801.