Charles Jerome Yarber, age 89, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus December 30, 2015. He was a World War II veteran. He worked in the accounting division of Sherwin Williams for 43 years until his retirement. Charles was an accomplished musician and a loving father. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Dot Yarber; first wife, Dorothy Yarber; wife, Marie Yarber; son, James William Yarber; brothers, James and Jack Yarber; sister, Betty Hensley.
Survivors:
Daughters: Charlene Duck and husband Kenneth of Talbott, TN
Elaine Wester and husband Randy of Bunn, NC
Susan Hargis and husband Tony of Corryton, TN
Son: Dale Yarber and wife Brenda of Lenoir City, TN
Brother: Bobby Joe Yarber and wife Kathleen of Oak Ridge, TN
Sister: Lorene Dew and husband Clyde of Nashville, TN
Daughter in-law: Susan Yarber of Forest Park, GA
12 grandchildren and several great, grandchildren
The family will receive friends Monday, January 4th from 6-8 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow. Family and friends will meet Tuesday, January 5th at 11:00 AM at Sinking Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery for graveside service. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com