Gene A. Pappy"" Yoakam

Gene A. “Pappy” Yoakam: Past away at home on July 2, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Gene is survived by his sister, Betty Briggs, four children, G. A. Yoakam, Cheryl Brown-Sampson, Tim Yoakam and Janine, two step-children Brett Bentley and Jack Bentley, five Granddaughters, four Grandsons, and many close and wonderful friends and family. Gene better known by his trucking handle, “Pappy” retired from ABF in 1996 after a life-long career in trucking that included time with P. I. E. and Navajo. He was a Union Steward of Teamsters Local 492 and worked effectively for his fellow Teamsters. Pappy was known by all as an honest, kind and humorous friend, father, and husband. Pappy is preceded in death by his mother, father, fourth wife Marty and his life-companion Lucille Tindell. A Memorial service will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services on July 18, 2011 at 1 o’clock pm. At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.