Guyton-Mr. Rogers "Tim" Yarbrough, 59, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
at Hospice Savannah from a battle with cancer.

Born in Commerce, GA on May 31, 1950, he was the youngest of eight children and the
son of Alma Ramsey Yarbrough and Gip C. Yarbrough. Tim spent most of his childhood
in the Geogia Childrens Baptist Home in Baxley, GA. He graduated from Baxley High
School, attended GA Southern and then graduated from Savannah Vocational Tech
School.

Tim worked for Union Camp and part-time at Sears. He then worked at Oglethorpe
Electronics in the Oglethorpe Mall. In 1974, Tim established his own businesses, Tim's
Towing & Recovery on Gamble Road in Savannah and Tim's Paint & Body Shop on Old
Louisville Road in Garden City.

Tim was raised a master mason in Landrum Lodge on November 2, 1979, Scottish Rite
on May 10, 1980, and Alee Shrine on May 31, 1980. He joined the directors staff in
December of 1980. Tim has always been very involved in the life of Alee Temple and
the directors staff. Many times he hauled the directors staff trailor to the out-of-town
ceremonies, or provided the tractor if someone else could not drive.

He was always there for the paper sales, or collecting donations for the hospitals. He
helped move equipment for the Shrine's "Night in Old Savannah" party. He has served
many potentates over the years as a member of the Aide Corp. He contributed more than
his time. He donated the coolers outside the Woody Dyches building and the ice machine
in the J.C. Lewis building. He donated the bus for the use of the shrine, especially the
Divan to use for traveling. He, along with others helped those in this unit who may have
needed help paying their dues or other necessities. The director staffs truck, a vehicle
donated by Tim for use by the Alee Temple Director's Staff in memory of 1995
President, William "Bobby" Waters. He was also made an Emeritus Member of the Alee
Shrine in 2000 and awarded the L.D. Smith Spirit Award in 2009. Tim was honored the
Merit Jewel Award from Potentate John Johnson and the rest of the divan. Tim has been
very blessed in his business, and his many friends. Our Father, who watches from
Heaven knows.

Tim was also very involved in the Bonded Brothers of Bluegrass. He made very close
and memorable friends while preserving a musical heritage. Tim received the Bonded
Brothers of Bluegrass Hall of Fame in 2008 for his support in preserving the bluegrass
heritage.
Tim was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Yarbrough and Richard Yarbrough. A
sister, Hazel Mitchell and a brother-in-law, Kelby Hinely.
Survivors include his wife and devoted soul mate, Wannette Yarbrough of 35 years; a
son, Chad Yarbrough; a daughter, Tiffany Yarbrough; father and mother-in-law, Warren
& Lothare Hinely, all of Guyton. Tim is also survived by a brother, Sonny Yarbrough &
sister-in-law, Janice Yarbrough of Savannah; sister, Jimmie Harvey of Savannah; sister,
Janis Bowman & brother-in-law, Bill Bowman of Jasper, TN; sister, Pat Torrence of
Macon and many nieces and nephews.

The visitation for Tim will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010 at the Thomas
C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel in Pooler.

The funeral to celebrate Tim's life will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at
Bethesda United Methodist Church located at 3608 Midland Road, Guyton, GA. Tim
will lie in state from 9-10 a.m. at the Church. Officiating will be Rev. Matt Waldron.
Active pallbearers will be Jack Dickerson, Jimmy Gay, Rex Rackley, Dale Graveline, Jeff
Ball and Steve Lingle. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Alee Temple Staff
and Dustin Graveline. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery with full masonic rites.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, remembrances may be given to the
following organizations on Rogers "Tim" Yarbrough's behalf, Hospice Savannah, P.O.
Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or to the J.C. Lewis Cancer Research Center, c/o
Lowcountry Cancer Care, attn: Dr. Jennifer Yannucci, 225 Candler Drive, Savannah, GA
31405.

Thomas C. Strickland
& Sons Funeral Homes
West Chatham Chapel
901 W. Hwy 80
Pooler, GA 31322