David Clinton Yarborough, 82, a resident of Covington, LA, passed away peacefully in his home on October 22, 2026, surrounded by loving family.

David was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 13, 1944 to the late Edward and Isabel Yarborough.

David attended the University of Mississippi, graduating with a degree in Education and went on to have an esteemed career as an educator and public school administrator. He began teaching science in 1965, then served as district-level administrator for St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, taking on the role of Supervisor of secondary education for the parish.

David loved nature, was a master gardener and a tenacious Ole Miss fan. He was also a man of deep faith and a dedicated member of Centenarian United Methodist Church of McComb, Mississippi.

David is survived by his loving wife Nancy Ray Yarborough of over 60 years, his four children Lisa Yarborough Gorman (JJ Gorman), Brad Yarborough (Jessica Yarborough), Michael Yarborough, and Katie Yarborough Turner (Larry Turner), ten grandchildren, Colin Gorman, Luke Gorman, Isabel Bailey, Wesley Yarborough, Justin Yarborough, Eli Yarborough, Shepherd Yarborough, Emma Yarborough, Lawson Turner and Landon Turner, one great grandchild - Selah Bailey, his sister Dorothy Dale Owen, and multiple nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Friday, October 30, 2026, at Woodlawn Cemetery at 10 AM, with a reception of friends to follow at Centenary United Methodist Church to follow at 11 AM. Rev. Connie Felter will officiate and Hartman Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.