Richard Dewey Y’Barbo
Richard Dewey Y’Barbo, 95, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1930, to Novie Y’Barbo and Ellis Y’Barbo, in Cherry Grove, Texas.
Richard enlisted in the Merchant Marines for 2 years. When he left the Merchant Marines, they had been taken over by the Coast Guards. He was very proud of the service he provided.
Richard loved to drive which led him to work for many trucking companies. He worked for Herrin Trucking for five years. The then went to Red Ball Motor Freight and worked there for thirty years. Roadway acquired Red Ball, and he worked for them for five years then retired. He was not through driving though. He drove the tour bus for Silsbee Tours for nine years. He then went on to drive for Silsbee ISD for sixteen years. He could not always remember the students’ names so he would lovingly call them “George”. He also worked for Broussard’s Mortuary for nine years.
Richard loved life, but more than that he loved his wife Bobbie Lou. They were married for 68 years. He loved his family with all his heart.
Survivors include his daughter, Polly Hein; son, Ricky Y’Barbo; brother, Charles Y’Barbo; grandchildren, Joseph Richard, Brian Richard and his wife, Angela; Edward Hein and his wife, Charity; Chad Hein and his wife, Chrystal; Sabrina Bagley, Courtney Mauricio and her husband, Mario; and Matthew Y’Barbo; great-grandchildren, Logan and Justin Richard; Thomas, Landon and Mason Hein; William, Wesley, Wyatt and Adalynn Bagley; Jaxson, Jacob, Macy, and Abraham Mauricio; great-great-grandchildren, Elliott Clements; and Jetson and Hayes Hein; several nieces and nephews; and very special friends, Beverly, Adrianna, Tammy, Melitta, Dale and Mike that were always there for him.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bobbie Lou; daughter, Barbara Y’Barbo Richard; daughter-in-law, Liz Y’Barbo; sister Darlene Y’Barbo Kelsher; brothers Thomas Y’Barbo, and Roy Dennis Y’Barbo.
He will be greatly missed by all
A gathering of Mr. Y’Barbo’s family and friends will begin 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at First Pentecostal Church, 1420 North 5th Street, Silsbee. His interment will follow at Hardin Memorial Park, Silsbee, under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
Gathering of Family and Friends
First Pentecostal Church-Silsbee
- 1420, North 5th Street, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- May 3, 2025
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
First Pentecostal Church-Silsbee
- 1420, North 5th Street, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- May 3, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Hardin Memorial Park
- 418, Cemetery Rd, Silsbee, TX, 77656,
- May 3, 2025
We are so saddened to hear about Dewey. He was such a fine man and such knowledge about family history. So you know he loved his family . He will surely be missed.
You all have our deepest condolences. Don and Carolyn Cruze🌹
I remember Bro Y BarBo working at Johnny Odoms station on the corner of Roosevelt Dr.I would come walking by at 9 or 10 yrs of age.He would give me bubble gum. He was always just so nice to me.I came home two yrs ago got to see him. I am so thankful. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.Praying for the family
My heartfelt condolences. May Mr. Y’Barbo be at peace. He will always hold a special place in my heart for all his kindness and love. He was a great neighbor to me as a child and my parents and my kids!
Bro. Bo, we will miss you. I’m thankful for every mile that we were privileged to travel on those tour busses with you as the driver. Bro. Bo was a very generous person, always helping those in need. He had a tender heart for special needs children. He was a rarity in this day and age. Rest in Peace Bro. Bo, we love you, Pogo.
My condolences for the loss of Mr. Ybarbo. Prayers for comfort and peace to all he left behind.
Dolly Rush
Finally home with Mrs Bobbie . What a reunion that must be . Sending prayers and love to the family .
To the family, Mr. Y’Barbo your Dad was a good man. I (Janet) worked with him at Broussard’s in Silsbee and Kountze. He always had a smile. He will be missed. Sending my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to Mr Y’Barbo’s family. My Dad, Bill Dearbonne, worked with your Dad for many years at Red Ball. I remember my Dad talking about your Dad so much. As soon as I saw the name, I knew who your Dad was!!