Tommy Lynn Yoakum

M, (4 September 1929 - 22 August 2002)
     Tommy Lynn Yoakum was born on 4 September 1929 at Knoxville Township, Ray County, Missouri. He was the son of Jesse Yoakum and Goldie Watson. Tommy Lynn Yoakum married Edna [—?—] in 1953. Tommy Lynn Yoakum died on 22 August 2002 at age 72 years, 11 months and 18 days.
     From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and Earl Quintrell, comp., 'Obituaries - Tommy Lynn Yoakum,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 5 No. 11 (September 2002), p. 20.

TOMMY LYNN YOAKUM

Tommy Yoakum, 72, of rural Knoxville, Mo. passed away unexpectedly Aug. 22, 2002 at the Olathe, Kan. Medical Center. He was born Sept. 4, 1929 near Knoxville in Ray County, Mo.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Edna; two sons, David Yoakum, Shawnee, Kan. and Bill Yoakum, Mukilteo, Wash; and a daughter, Linda Meinig, of Paola, Kan; one sister, Lorraine Wyss, Independence, Mo; and eight grandchildren.

At Tommy's request, he will be cremated. There will be no services or visitation, but friends may call at the home.

A private family service will be held at a later date at Bethel Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association in Yoakum's name.

Bailey Funeral Home in Polo, Mo. is in charge of the arrangements.

Richmond News -- Richmond, Ray County, Missouri -- August 26, 2002 -- Monday.

Children of Tommy Lynn Yoakum and Edna [—?—]

Last Edited=7 Aug 2010