Barry L. Yarbrough, age 41, of Valparaiso, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a car accident on Monday, February 6, 2012.

Barry is survived by his parents, Faye Yarbrough of Valparaiso and Larry (Kathie) Yarbrough of Chesterton; sister, Wendy (Stan) Sech of Valparaiso; step-brother, Adam (Bambi) Hutchinson of Alaska; nieces and nephews, Austin and Olivia Sech of Valparaiso and Sierra, Savannah and Shae Hutchinson of Alaksa; aunt, Sue (Steve) England of Orland Park, Ill.; cousin, Ashley England of Orland Park, Ill.; best friend, Doug Couch; other loving family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Rose Utley, Archie and Helen Benton and uncle, Stan Utley.

He was a lifetime area resident and was employed at Hearthside Bakeries. Barry loved to work on cars and go to the beach. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to all.

A funeral service for Barry will be Saturday, February 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage.

Burial will follow at Angelcrest Cemetery in Valparaiso.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 10, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel.

Please call (219) 762-3013 for more information or visit online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com