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Joseph Charles Yokum Iii

August 17, 1941 — October 18, 2017

Joseph Charles Yokum, III joined our Lord and his heavenly family on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.  Beloved husband of Madeline Orgeron Yokum for 16 years.  Father of Therese Puglisi of Richmond, TX, Joseph C. Yokum, IV of Colorodo Springs, and Lydia Hudson of CA.  Stepfather of Julie Palmer (Rex) of Opelika, AL, Corey Haydel (Maureeen) of Murfreesboro, TN, and Kevin Haydel (Rebecca) and Darren Haydel (Sandra) of Terrytown, LA. Son of the late Joseph C. Yokum, Jr. and Jeanette Parr Yokum Stewart of Pasadena, TX. Brother of Mary Therese Felice (Pat) of Pasadena, TX and Suzanne Persick of Kenner, LA. Survived by fourteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. Age 76 years, a native of Algiers, LA and resident of Terrytown, LA for the past 16 years. Joseph graduated from Holy Name of Mary High School, Algiers, LA and San Jacinto Community College, Pasadena, TX.  He served 22 years in the military with four years United States Navy and eighteen years United States Air Force. He traveled extensively with his military career. He was a Vietnam Era veteran and received many military awards and decorations. He retired from General Services Administration in Houston, TX. He spent the last years of his life RV-ing our beautiful country.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 11:30 AM.  Interment Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA. Visitation will be held Tuesday morning from 9 AM until mass time.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

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Southeast LA Veterans Cemetery

34888 Grantham College Rd, Slidell, LA 70460

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