Donald W. Yocum

Donald “Don” W. Yocum 81, Rochester, Indiana, went to be with Jesus at 7:50 A.M. Friday, August 19, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

He was born on June 3, 1941 in Roann, Indiana, the son of Melvin and Irene (Ruch) Yocum. On July 26, 1969, he married his wife Judy E. Miley at the Roann United Methodist Church. They just celebrated their 53rd anniversary.

Don had been self-employed most of his life engaged in woodworking, farming and construction. As an ordained minister, he ministered to people in Florida, North Carolina and in his home state of Indiana. He was a member of Faith Outreach Center for over 25 years and previously belonged to the Roann Lions Club and Roann Volunteer Fire Department. In his spare time he enjoyed tending to his flower garden, woodworking and talking to everyone about his trust in Jesus.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Yocum, Rochester, Indiana, David (Melody) Yocum, Denver, Indiana, DeWayne (Denise) Yocum, Macy, Indiana, Carolea Huskins, Rochester, Indiana, Susan (Jason) Thomas, Portland, Oregon, Daniel (Melissa) Yocum, Macy, Indiana, eighteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, sister, Patricia (Sam) Kennedy, Whitwell, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dale Yocum.

A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 5:00 P.M. Monday, August 22, 2022, at Faith Outreach Center, Rochester, Indiana, with Pastor Terry Baldwin officiating. Friends may visit from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemed Ministries or World Missionary Press, New Paris.  Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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