184Carl Adam Yokum, age 92, of Seneca Rocks, WV died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at his home.
He was born September 10, 1916 at Seneca Rocks, WV and was the son of the late Eston Yokum and Cynthia Elizabeth (Judy) Yokum.
He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by one son, Charles Jackson Yokum.
Mr. Yokum was co-owner of Yokum’s Vacationland, Seneca Rocks, WV for over 70 years. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from Columbia Gas Company in Seneca Rocks.
He served on the Pendleton County Board of Education in 1950’s and also served as the fire warden in Pendleton County for 45 years. He was previously co-owner of Elkins Stockyard in Elkins, WV and was a member of the Seneca Rocks Presbyterian Church.
SURVIVING his wife of 70 years, Shirley (Bland) Yokum
One Son, Samuel D. Yokum of Seneca Rocks, WV
Two Daughters, Patsy Ann White of Fairmont, WV
Sharon Rose Maluo of Honolulu, Hawaii
14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson
One sister, Mabel Yokum, resident of the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg, WV
Friends may call on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. (Nov. 9th) at the Schaeffer Funeral Home with Rev. Will Vaus officiating.
Interment will be in North Fork Memorial Cemetery, Riverton, WV.
Memorials may be made to the Seneca Rocks Presbyterian Church, Seneca Rocks Volunteer Fire Dept or North Fork Rescue Squad.