Robert Gene Yocom, of Brazil, IN

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Robert Gene Yocom, 86 years old, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at his home peacefully with his family by his side on May 5, 2023. Bob was born on August 15th, 1936 in Brazil Indiana. The son of David B and Rachel (Parr) Yocom. Bob is survived by his loving wife Lois Yocom, children, John Scott Yocom (Jane), Gulf Shores, Alabama, Yvonne Hawxhurst (Doug), Friendsville, TN, Debbie Schopmeyer (Jeff), Brazil, Indiana, Robert Yocom (Paula), Decatur, Illinois, grandchildren, Mandy Scarborough (Jerry), Brian Hawxhurst (Alison), Chad Schopmeyer (Stephanie), Daniel Schopmeyer (Katie), Brittnee Bonawitt (Dan), Jenica Yocom, Ashlyn Beasley (MiGale), Scott Yocom, Ry Hutchison, Bradley Schopmeyer, and Sam Schendel (Seth), 23 Great Grandchildren, Siblings, Pat Deakins, Charlene Miller (Butch), Donna Yocom, Joe Yocom (Nikki), and John E. Yocom, as well as various nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Bambi Hutchinson, sister, Wilma Kay Yocom and brothers Marvin Barton Yocom and Victor Yocom.

Bob was a beloved member of his community, widely known as Pappy, He loved spending time with his family and friends and he truly never met a stranger. He loved serving in his church family and when it came time to mow the yard....he was the man! In fact, this was one of the last things he gave up when he absolutely had to. Bob was generous in life and would never think twice about helping someone in need. Bob served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army. In the end he cherished his time with his precious wife Lois of over 64 years. When his work was finished, he left for his Eternal Home, no doubt hearing the words he longed to hear, Come my Good and Faithful servant and receive your reward and hopefully a great cup of coffee.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held Saturday, May 20th at Family Worship Center, 8157 North County Road 425 West Brazil, Indiana 47834. Visitation will be from 2-4 with a service beginning at 4 P.M.

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