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Frank Yocum Obituary
Frank R. Yocum, 75 years, of Allentown, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the V.A. Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Allentown, the son of the late William E. and Jessie B. (Glass) Yocum. For 20 years, he worked for the former Western Electric in Allentown. He was an avid NASCAR and Richard Petty fan and attended many races. During his service in Korea, as an Army rifleman, he was awarded the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and a Purple Heart. Wounded while on patrol, he received a medical discharge in 1953. He was a member of the Purple Heart Chapter 190 of the Lehigh Valley and a life member of Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 7 of the Lehigh Valley. Survivors: Brothers, William husband of Janet, and Aaron husband of Mary Anne; nephew, Timothy husband of Sherry Yocum; sister-in-law, Margaret Yocum, all of Allentown; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Charmaine and brothers, Thomas and Roy. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, January 14, in the Robert C. Weir Funeral Home, 18th and Turner streets, Allentown. Call 10 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home. Interment Granvdiew Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: Military Order of Purple Heart, 6358 Manzanita Dr., Macungie, PA 18062.
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Arlene Grow
January 13, 2008
Frank's middle name was Ronald and
he liked it better.He was in high school and liked to help me with my
son Kenneth.I named my second son
Ronald after Frank. He was his name sake.He received the purple heart in
Korea and came home a hero. Then
came that terrible accident that
almost took his life again.It really
ravaged his body; but he went on,
always as best he could.We all admired him and respected him.What a
man he was!God welcome him home!We
loved him!
Sherry Yocum
January 13, 2008
Frank may you find peace at heaven's gate you will no longer have any pain and suffering, we will give you that military funeral that you so deserve. Tim and Sherry
WILLIAM &SUZANNE YOCUM
January 11, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Bill and Cheryl Yocum
January 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Frank. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Jody & Barry Hertzog
January 11, 2008
Dear Tim & Sherry:
So sorry to hear about the loss of Frankie. But you know that in the last couple years his health was failing and God seen he was getting tired and took him home. Know now he is now longer suffering and in a better place. May God Bless you all at this time of sorrow and watch over each of you and keep you strong. He is looking down on you all and smiling and saying I finally made it home.
Our condolences to you both.
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