John Kenneth Yarbrough, 90, of Indianola, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his home.

John was born December 15, 1926 in Doddsville and was the son of Roy and Helen Shepherd Yarbrough. He was an Electrical Engineer and worked for Mississippi Public Broadcasting until his retirement. He was a lifetime resident of Sunflower county. John was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was a United States Navy Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Earlene Beam Yarbrough; two brothers, Robert Cecil and James Lamar; and one sister, Dorothy Christian.

John is survived by his son, Steve Yarbrough and his wife Ewa of Boston, Massachusetts; two grandchildren, Antonina Parris and her husband Gordon and Lena Yarbrough; and his caretaker and friend, Dawn Wade and her family.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 1:00 pm until the 2: 00 pm funeral service at Burton Funeral Home in Indianola. Burial will follow in Indianola City Cemetery. Burton Funeral Home of Indianola is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.burton funeralhome.net