Thomas Anthony Darell Yarbrough Sr. lovingly known

as Tommy, was born in Cleveland Ohio on February 11th,

1959. He was the son of the late Eleanor Davis and Alfred

Yarbrough and was the youngest of seven children. His

siblings Sandra Johnson, Sharon Sweeney (Alan Sweeney),

Deborah Yarbrough Kent (Warren Kent), Michael

Yarbrough (Angie), and Cyhthelia Yarbrough survive him.

His brother Alfred Jr. preceded him in death.

Tommy graduated from John Hay High school in

1978. While in High School he met his wife Michelle

Spencer they were later united in matrimony, together they

raised two children Thomas Jr (Omea and Joshia) and

Demetrius Yarbrough (Shannon). Tommy worked for the

city of Cleveland for over 24 years before retiring due to

illness.

Tommy was a loving grandfather, uncle and godfather

to many, and he took pride in supporting his

grandchildren’s many ventures. His hobbies included

cooking, gardening, horse betting, spending time at the

internet café with his wife and friends, making people

laugh, stunting in his Benz, and bragging about his

grandkid’s accomplishments

Tommy entered a peaceful rest on Saturday January

31st, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He leaves to cherish

his memory his siblings, two sons, Thomas Yarbrough Jr.

and Demetrius Yarbrough. His daughter in law Shannon,

along with his 12 grandchildren Thomas III (Malia), Layla,

Kaleha, Demetrius Jr, Aalanah, Sophia, Malcolm, Keenan,

Aaron, Aaliyah, Julian, Jason, and three God children

Rhondalynn, William, and Andre; an honorary son David who he

affectionately called number three and a special homies

Kent and Omea, special care giver Josiah, nieces, nephews,

guardian angel Maggie Brown, nurse Karina Santos

and a host of other relatives and friends.