J.A. "Jay" Yarbrough

Kerrville sadly lost a beautiful soul last weekend. Joseph Allan Yarbrough, 70, lovingly known as “Jaybird” to friends and family. Jay passed on September 2, 2023 at his residence in Kerrville. Jay was born in Houston, TX. to Carolyn and Jim Yarbrough. He was raised in London, England where his love for music was born. He played the guitar his entire adult life. The family eventually moved to Kerrville.

Jay loved his work, the animals, and all the people associated with AWS (Freeman Fritts). For 14 years he and his wife have been tireless volunteers with “The Big Fix” ( @TNR) community where they have made lifelong friends. Jay was a writer, poet, musician, lover of animals, people, and nature.

He is survived by his lovely wife of 51 years, Debbie Harden Yarbrough. He will be sorely missed by all of those lucky enough to have known and loved him.

Celebration of life will be held 1pm, January 13, 2024 at Freeman Fritz Clinic and Shelter, Kerrville.

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to: The Big Fix @ www:bigfixcats.com. Or AWS

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