Saratoga Springs, NY - Henry "Roland" Yarbrough, 71, passed away at his home on March 1, 2015. Roland was born January 28, 1944 in Saratoga Springs, New York to Ethel Maria Yarbrough and Dallas Yarbrough, Sr. A graduate of Saratoga High School and student of Potsdam University, Roland lived his entire life in Saratoga, a community that he loved and served. Roland had a passion for service, especially to his church, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, located in Saratoga Springs, and the Frederick Allen Lodge #609 & Mary A. Carter Temple #362 of Saratoga, where he spent a great deal of his time. A member since 2008, his brothers and sisters recall a man who was very dedicated, attending all functions near and afar, and who served in various leadership capacities. Roland was most recently elected to the position of Financial Secretary. Roland served his country in the United States Army for over sixteen years, until his honorable discharge in 1992. As an Army Recruiter, he was recognized for his exemplary service, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge, among others. Following his career in the army, Roland worked at Time Warner cable until his retirement. The epitome of a gentle giant', Roland had a quiet presence that was unmistakably the mark of a true gentleman. He is survived by his son, Markos Yarbrough of Albany, NY, niece, Kimberley Jaksina of Waltham, MA, cousins and nephew, Eleanor & Thomas Preaster of Syracuse, NY, four grand nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends and associates with who he was endeared during the seventy one years of life that he so selflessly shared with everyone. A celebration of Roland's life will be held Monday, March 9, 2015 at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 100 Crescent Street (corner of Crescent & Jefferson Streets), Saratoga Springs, New York. Calling hours are from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by a service led by his home Lodge and funeral services at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery and repasse at the Frederick Allen Lodge #609 & Mary A. Carter Temple #362, 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Contributions may be sent to the Frederick Allen Lodge #609 & Mary A. Carter Temple #362, 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com