Mr Robert "Bobby" Irvin Yarbrough Jr.

Robert “Bobby” Irvin Yarbrough Jr., 58, ascended to heaven in the early morning hours on the 5th day of October, 2014 following a lengthy illness. Born on May 24, 1956, to the late Robert Irvin Yarbrough Sr. and Mary Jean Clifton Yarbrough, Bobby is survived by his mother and two sisters, Jeannie Patterson (Michael) of Kannapolis and Susan V. Yarbrough (April) of Salisbury, along with one nephew Phillip Michael Patterson (Ashely) of Kannapolis, NC. Bobby was an accomplished computer programmer, musician, carpenter, electrical technician and financial advisor. Bobby graduated from Boyden High School and Haywood Community College with a degree in Wildlife Management and served as a Ranger for the U.S. Forest Service along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Bobby was an amateur radio operator and volunteered with CERT as an emergency responder, along with completing FEMA crisis development and area intervention team trainings with the American Red Cross representing the community response team and the advanced Sky-warn spotter system. Bobby owned and operated Blue Ridge Computers, offering his expertise, skill and kind advice to all new technologies. He went on to establish RTO-PLUS, a successful, international software company that improved the rent-to-own market for owners, retailers and customers. Bobby loved the wilderness and all the obstacles of camping or roughing it in the great outdoors while living in the NC Mountains. Playing the guitar was a cherished hobby for Bobby and he joined several bands in his early years. He enjoyed traveling to remote areas, but his favorite adventures always included hiking, back-backing, and exploring along the Appalachian trails. Although Bobby struggled with numerous physical challenges in his final days here on earth, he remained steadfast, upbeat and encouraging to others. Everyone knew him as dear colleague, revered confidant and trusted friend. Mostly, Bobby was admired for always sharing his talents and lending a helpful ear to individual concerns. His humorous personality, caring nature and contagious optimism will be greatly missed by many. As per Bobby’s wishes, there will be no visitation and a private ceremony will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Bobby to the following charitable organizations: Hospice & Palliative Care Center, Attention: Finance, Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, http://hospicecarecenter.org/services/glenn-kiser-hospice-house; The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, 717 S. Marshall St – Ste 105B Winston Salem, NC 27101, http://brpfoundation.org/; or First Baptist Church of Salisbury 223 N. Fulton Street, Salisbury, NC 28144., http://fbcsalisbury.org/FBC/. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Yarbrough family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Mr Robert "Bobby" Irvin Yarbrough Jr.

May 24, 1956 - October 5, 2014