Leslie Eugene (Junior Boy) Yarbrough, Jr., a.k.a. “BoBo” was born August 25, 1949, to Leslie Eugene & Annie Leola Yarbrough, Sr. in Lauderdale County, Meridian Mississippi. Leslie was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Margaret Ann Grace, Ernestine Williams and Godparents Monroe & Ruby Brazill, Sr. Leslie was a member of the New Paradise COGIC, Pacoima CA. & Abundant Life Church, Pflugerville, TX Pastor DeChard I.H. Freeman.
Leslie grew up in Meridian, Mississippi where he attended TJ Harris K-12 School. While in High School, Leslie was a member of the Magnificent Thunder Birds & The Cut Buddies.
Leslie also had a great passion for cars. His first job was with The Threefoot Building in Meridian, Mississippi where he was a parking attendant driving a variety of luxury cars.
In 1966, Leslie met and fell in love with Emily Marie McClendon. In 1967, Leslie and Emily joined in union & started their family. In 1969, Leslie moved his family from Meridian, MS to Pacoima, CA. In 1971 at the tender age of 22, Leslie & Emily purchased their first home.
Leslie’s love as well as his skills for cars flourished. In 1969, Leslie began working for Ray Brothers & Ford as an apprentice and was quickly promoted to Master Mechanic. Later to work for Prestige Pontiac in Van Nuys, CA as a Master Mechanic. In 1986, Leslie began working for The Chevrolet Dealership of North Hollywood, CA where he later retired. Leslie came out of retirement and worked for Interviewing Services of America for several years before retiring in 2002.
In 2007, Leslie moved to Leander, TX to be with his kids. While visiting Detroit Leslie met Janice Felder. They fell in love and married soon thereafter. Leslie was the proud owner of Club Breeze. It was the No. 1 night club in Central Austin. Leslie and Janice made Texas their home for 8 years. They shared a special bond for their fur babies Bobo Jr., & Baby Girl.
Leslie had a great personality. He was very charming and witty with a smile that would light up the entire room. He loved to dress nice and wear his jewelry (a ring on every finger). At all times, you could always catch him whistling a tune or two. His favorite Holiday was New Year’s Eve/Day. He enjoyed cleaning and cooking chitterlings with his best buddy Eliza “Marie” Thomas. Bobo was an avid sports fan, although football and basketball were his favorite. He would watch any and every sport that came on TV. BoBo was a car enthusiast. He knew all there was to know about cars. He owned a 1956 Convertible Fairlane, 1964 ½ Ford Mustang, 1980 Chevy Van, 2007 Chrysler 300, and his cherished 1990 Lincoln Town Car…SLOW ROLL IT!
Leslie “BoBo’s” GREATEST PRIZE & JOY were his children, grandchildren, and great grands. He leaves to cherish in his memory, his children, Patty Pitts (Calvin) Ohio; Phyllis Caples (Christopher); Velicia Yarbrough; Gerald Yarbrough Leander TX; Leslie E. Yarbrough, III (Melanie) AZ; Pamela Hill (David); Rachael Pollock Los Angeles, CA; Chanel Hardmond, Austin TX; Goddaughter, LaFreda Sykes NV; Fifteen (15) grandchildren; Eleven (11) Great-grandchildren, son in Christ, Michael Eckert along with a host of nieces and nephews.
