Willie "June Bug" Laverne

Yarboro, Jr.

Willie “June Bug” Laverne Yarboro, Jr., 58, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026 in his home. Mr. Yarboro was born in Roanoke Rapids on November 17, 1967. He is preceded in death by his mother Deborah Matthews Thorne, his sister Melissa Edwards, and his nephews Dustin Mountford and Nick Edwards.

Mr. Yarboro was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being in the outdoors.

Surviving include his father Willie Laverne Yarboro, Sr. (Pat), his fiancé Kristal Swatsworth, his daughter Brandi Yarboro (Kris), his sons, Cameron Yarboro (Bethany) and Jarrett Yarboro, their mother Rhonda Lowrance, his grandchildren, Madalin, Cadance, and Emberly, his niece Emli Edwards, his cousin Marsha Ammons (Shane), his stepbrothers, Chris Tayor, Brian Taylor (Ashley), Bryan Yarboro, and his stepsister Lauryn Yarboro.

A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Chris Howerton officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 6:00 PM. Friends may sign the online register by visiting www.hockadayfs.com. Hockaday Funeral & Cremation is honored to serve the Yarboro family during this time.