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Submitted: 4/16/24 • Approved: 4/16/24 • Last Updated: 4/19/24 • R1528130-G1528129-S3
Kenneth Edward Yocom
July 13, 1941 - March 27, 2024
*Obituary
Mr. Kenneth Edward Yocom, from Spring Hill, AR passed away on March 27, 2024. Kenneth was born July 13, 1941 in Spring Hill, AR to Perry and Ida Mae Yocom. On October 18, 1963, he married the love of his life, Carolyn Arnold Yocom and together they raised two children, Rhonda and Jody.
Kenneth was a truck driver for Meyers Bakery, retiring after 25+ years of service and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He and his family enjoyed many years camping at Lake Greeson and he was happiest when he was spending time with his family. He also enjoyed visiting with his friends at the deer camp, listening to country music, watching westerns and never turned down a slice of chocolate pie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn and two brothers, Jereld and Jimmy Yocom, and one sister-in-law, Marie Yocom.
He is survived by his two children, Rhonda (Ronnie) Freeman and Jody (Bren) Yocom, all of Hope, AR. His brother, Olen (Billie Jean) Yocom, of Hope, AR. Five grandchildren; Zane Freeman, of West Monroe, LA, Dillon Freeman (Niki) of Cale, AR, Carter (Lauren) Yocom, of Hope, AR, Bailey (Eric) White, of Hope, AR and Maicyn Yocom. Six Great-Grandchildren; Brinley Morris, Tate Freeman, Fisher Yocom, Mary-Caroline Yocom, Lawson White and Lucas White and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff at Enhabit Hospice Texarkana, AR for taking such great care of their loved one.
Visitation for Mr. Yocom will be held at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home on Friday, March 29 from 6-8 pm. Services will be Saturday, March 30 in the Herndon-Fuqua Chapel at 2:00 pm, with burial to follow at Huckabee Cemetery. Officiants: Bro Eric Fisher, Bro Lane Garner and his favorite son in law, Ronnie Freeman.
Carolyn Lee Arnold Yocom
July 25, 1946 - May 14, 2014
*Obituary
Carolyn Lee Yocom 67, of Springhill, Arkansas passed away March 14, 2014 in Springhill, Arkansas. Carolyn was born July 25, 1946 in Orange, Texas to Loe J. and Olene Hood Arnold.
Carolyn retired from Springhill School and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Yocom of Springhill, Arkansas; one son, Jody and Bren Yocom of Springhill, Arkansas; one daughter, Rhonda and Ronnie Freeman of Springhill, Arkansas; one brother Donald and Francis Arnold of Plain Dealing, Louisiana; one brother-in-law, Olen and Billie Yocom of Springhill, Arkansas; one sister-in-law, Marie Yocom of Springhill, Arkansas; special aunt, Peggy and Jackie Robinson of Mineral Springs, Arkansas; grandchildren, Zane Freeman, Dillon Freeman, Carter Yocom, Bailey Yocom and Maicyn Yocom all Springhill, Arkansas.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 16, 2014 between the hours of 2-4 pm at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.
Service will be Monday, March 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Bethany Baptist Church with Bro. Eric Fisher, Bro. Lane Garner and Ronnie Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in Huckabee Cemetery under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home
Contributed on 4/16/24
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