Christopher Yarborough

Christopher Lee Yarborough, age 41, of Saltillo, Mississippi, formerly of Cleveland, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his home in Saltillo, Mississippi.

Born on October 7, 1984, in Cleveland, Mississippi, Christopher was the beloved son of Doug Yarborough and Patricia Witt Yarborough. He was raised in Cleveland and graduated from Cleveland High School in 2004. Following graduation, he furthered his education at Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead, Mississippi.

Christopher was a dedicated entrepreneur, owning M & C Construction as well as Straight Shooters Pool Hall. A passionate pool player, he took great pride in sponsoring Roland Garcia, recognized as one of the top pool players in the world. Alongside his love of pool, Christopher enjoyed fishing and had a meticulous nature, taking pleasure in chores and maintaining cleanliness. Known for his warm heart and great sense of humor, he delighted in bringing happiness to those around him and cherished playfully teasing his parents and friends. Most of all, Christopher treasured his role as a devoted father. He attended Orchard Church in Tupelo, Mississippi, where he found solace in worshiping his savior.

He was preceded in death by Donald, Johnnie Mae Yarborough, Sarah, and Miller Hurst. Christopher is survived and lovingly remembered by his father, Doug Yarborough (Pam); his mother, Patricia Witt Yarborough; and his devoted wife, Taylor Ashcraft Yarborough, of Tupelo. He also leaves behind his cherished daughters, Haylee, Hannah, Hollie, Haydn, and Ledge Yarborough, all of Tupelo. He is survived by two brothers, Douglas Yarborough II of Bellavista, Arkansas, and Kelly Yarborough of Harrison, Arkansas; and two sisters, Lacy Baker of Drew, Mississippi, and Ashley Bailey of Tupelo, Mississippi. Additionally, he will be fondly remembered by a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers honored to carry Christopher to his final resting place will be Douglas Yarborough, II, Kelly Yarborough, Houston Witt, Steven Williams, Joey Dycus, and Cole Yarborough. Honorary pallbearers include Michael Ryan Melton, Tim Baker, Eli Hicks, Zach Witt, Wayne Moss, Jon Baker, Fischer Hicks, and Ronnie Yarborough.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from noon until 2:00 PM at Cleveland Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 PM in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to take place at Delta Heights Memorial Gardens in Cleveland, Mississippi. Reverend Jonathan Glover and Mark Yarborough will officiate the services.

Cleveland Funeral Home is honored to assist Christopher’s family during this difficult time, celebrating a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion.