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Donald Yoakum Obituary

BARSTOW, CA: Donald E. Yoakum (Jerry), formerly of Chillicothe, Ohio, died December 1, 2009following an extended illness. He was born August 2, 1927 in Spargursville, Ohio, the son of the late David J. Yoakum and Dora I. (Hurley) Yoakum. Jerry served in the Navy during WWII. Jerry was a retired carpenter and contractor.
Surviving are his wife, Alicia; son, Tommy; three daughters, Vicky, Donna Jean, and Roxy. Also, three sisters, Emmaline Wood, Marilyn Baranoski, and Mildred Kinnamon. Several step children of Alicia survive.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Dwight, Thoedore, and Earl; and three sisters, Opal, Esther, and Grace.
Jerry's funeral will be December 9 at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. Arlingotn Mortuary is serving the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chillicothe Gazette on Dec. 8, 2009.

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