Vernon Olen Yocom, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away August 26, 2012, at NHC Scott in Lawrenceburg. He was a member of St. Joseph Methodist Church, a retired crane operator for Operating Engineers, a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and a member of American Legion Post #146 of Loretto.
Survivors include:
Daughters: Rita Ann Yocom Stoll & husband Bruce – St. Joseph
Selma June Carney & husband Jay – Idaho
Brother: Byron Glenn Yocom & wife Betty – Loretto
Sister: Seffie Evans – Florida
Preceded in death by:
Son: Dennis Olen Yocom
Parents: George Felix & Bertha Smith Yocom
Brothers: LaVon Yocom, Gene Yocom & Bill Yocom
Sisters: Maybelle Word Rogers & Vena Smith Matthews
Visitation will be Monday, August 27, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Tuesday at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Bro. Ray Watkins officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with Military Honors.
