James Yocum

James Edward Yocum II, 65, of Chambersburg, died on Friday, April 20, 2012 in the Meritus Medical Center of Hagerstown, MD. Born on November 24, 1946 in Belleville, PA, he was the son of M. Marie (Miller) Yocum and the late James E. Yocum Sr. A graduate of Kishacoquillas High School in Belleville, PA, Jim went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from the former Edinboro State College. He enjoyed a career of over 32 years at the Franklin Learning Center as a Speech Therapist, from which he retired in December of 2011. An avid hunter and model train collector, Jim also served as treasurer for the Franklin County Special Olympics.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Donna Dobbs Yocum; a daughter, Rebecca Hoke (Justin); a son, Robert Yocum (Susan); three grandchildren, Alexandra and Jordyn Hoke, and Adrienne Yocum, all of Chambersburg; and one sister, Joan Kittrell (Ed) of Naples FL. Aside from his father, Jim is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Yocum.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 1 PM in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Rev. Terry Hoke will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s name to the Franklin County Special Olympics, c/o Regina Mancuso, 14 Sanibel Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17201.