Duane Yarbrough

Duane Yarbrough was born Oct. 4, 1951, to Zetha and Willie Yarbrough.

He passed away July 7, 2022, at the age of 70.

He was the 11th of 14 children.

Duane was born and raised in Kingfisher. After graduating from Kingfisher High School, he moved to Detroit, Mich., where he worked for Chrysler for 30 years.

In 1973, he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Sanders, a mother of five.

They had two more children together and were married Oct. 2, 1987.

In 2003, Duane retired from Chrysler.

He and Liz moved back to Kingfisher in 2015.

Duane is survived by his wife; sons Billy McMurray, Floyd McMurray, Devortrey McMurray and Duane Yarbrough, Jr.; his daughters Sandra Faye Allison and Empress Sheila Latalia.

He also leaves behind 17 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers William Yarbrough, Michael Yarbrough, Anthony Yarbrough, Delbert Yarbrough; sisters Marie and Ruby Bell; daughter Sharron Yarbrough; and his granddaughter Heaven Latalia.

Viewing will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at First Baptist Church, 423. N. 5th St., Kingfisher.

Funeral services are 3 p.m. Friday, July 15, also at First Baptist Church.