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Perry Yoakam

Perry Yoakam, 79, formerly of York Center, died peacefully Saturday morning March 31, 2018 at the Marion Manor, where he had been residing. Perry was born October 15, 1938 in Mt. Victory to the late Francis and Mary (McWade) Yoakam, he was also preceded in death by siblings: Francis “Bud” Yoakam, Samuel Yoakam and Shiranne Perkins. Perry was an outdoor person. He loved being on a tractor in the fields at Kemp Farms. He enjoyed the Richwood Fair, especially the Tractor Pulls. Perry never met a stranger, if he met you once you were his friend for life and so many people felt the same about him. His last years at Marion Manor were good for him. He enjoyed participating in all daily activities, mostly making beautiful crafts that made him smile. Surviving is his sister: Joan (Richard) Kirby of Prospect and sister-in-law: Martha Yoakam of Dover Numerous nieces and nephews and great and great great nieces and nephews There will be a gathering of family and friends Sunday April 8, 2018 from 2-3 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home at PO Box 122 Richwood, Ohio 43344 to help the family with final expenses Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate. The 7-year anniversary of Perry Yoakam's passing is approaching.

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Condolences       to #1 from: Paula Parker Richwood Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 5:37 PM Perry was a great guy!  Rememeber the days when he would walk to town by our house.  Always up for a great conversation!   Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. #2 from: Chuck Fields Rt 31 richwood ohio Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 5:45 PM Know Perry since I was a teenager Traveling back and forth from Richwood to Somersville  on 47 Would always stop and pick him up from walking back to Kemp’s from town everyone liked him Will be sadly missed  RIP #3 from: Lavone Eastman Mt. Victory, Oh. Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 6:08 PM My sympathy to Perry's family. I remember him as being a very friendly man. #4 from: Paula Longstreth  Richwood Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 6:14 PM We loved Perry. He will be missed. Our condolences to the family. #5 from: Terry and Tammy Henderson 1333 Trachsel Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 6:40 PM Terrible loss, Perry was a good person always ready to lend a hand. He will be missed. Rest In Peace. Sorry for the family’s loss. #6 from: Marianne brown Richwood Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 7:03 PM Sometimes he would take a ride sometimes he wanted to walk he always ordered smoke sausage geometries and slaw at the villa hotel you will be missed Perry #7 from: Sharon Prospect Ohio Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 8:20 PM Perry was a great guy . Always stop and talk to you and the restaurant in Somerville he would come and sit and talk . Perry will be missed for his smiling face and friendly personality .rest in peace Perry #8 from: Donnie and Kathie (Davis) Pfister  Northfield, Ohio Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 8:24 PM So sorry to hear of Perrys passing. He was one of a kind and a great person. #9 from: Gail DeGood-Guy & Tom Guy   Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 8:58 PM We always liked Perry.  He used to love being part of the live nativity when it was at the fairground.   I'll never forget that. RIP,Perry. #10 from: Angela (Davis) Phipps Richwood Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 9:02 PM Perry was such a good guy he always walked to Richwood and back and anyone that knew him would not let him walk the whole way...he was in the pizza shop every night and always had a smile on his face...RIP my ole friend Im sure you have aleady found Paul and tugged his beard as you always did to him. #11 from: Geoffrey Wedding York Center Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 9:49 PM Sorry to hear of Perry's passing, he made a lot of friends traveling between York Center and Richwood over the years. He was always very appreciative when offered a ride. Rest in peace friend! #12 from: Jessie Ogan   Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 4:42 AM I remember him driving a tractor or walking either going to Kemp’s to work or to Richwood. My Mom and Dad would give him a ride every so often. Really nice guy. #13 from: Pam Mathys Raymond Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 9:45 AM He will be missed couldn't have been a nicer fella. Gave him plenty of rides either to town or he would wait for me to get off and I'd gv him a ride back.RIP PERRY! !! #14 from: Carolyn Fulford Sebring, FL Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 8:10 PM To Perry's Family, I am sorry for your loss.  Perry was a constant figure in Somerville and York Center while I was growing up.  There was not a day that went by that I didn't see Perry on his tractor. Again, sorry for your loss.

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