Canton – William “Bill” G. Yocum, 87, of Canton passed away at his home at 10:10 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016.
He was born October 5, 1929, in Canton to Threll and Dorthea (VanMiddlesworth) Yocum. He married Pat A. Horvath on July 1, 1950, in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are two children, Teresa Pollitt and Tom (Cindy) Yocum, both of Canton; four grandchildren, Jeremy (Annie) Pollitt, Joshua (Susan) Pollitt, Trina (Josh) Jochums, and Casie (Scott) Phegley; and eight great-grandchildren, Trevor, Blayden, Tanner and Tess Pollitt, Caleb, Ethan and Elena Jochums, and Logan Phegley.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Yocum.
Bill worked for Freeman United Coal Mine Company in Industry, retiring in 1994. He also worked for J&J Ready Mix in Mapleton. He enjoyed spending time tinkering in his workshop and cheering on the Chicago Cubs. He was a proud member of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA).
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Canton.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.
To leave online condolences, please visit http://www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com/
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