Jerold Dwayne Yocom

Jerold Dwayne Yocom, 68, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home in Jacksboro, Texas. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, June 8, 2020 at Christian Missions Church in Jacksboro, Texas. A private family burial will be at the DFW National Cemetery on Tuesday, June 9,2020 Jerold Dwayne Yocom, son of Curtis and Geneva Yocom was born in Seagraves, Texas and raised in Odessa, Texas. The youngest of 7 children, Jerold (or Jerry as many knew him) is proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Ray and his wife Sue; sister, Gene and her husband Mac; grandson, Isaac, and his wife of 46 years Patricia Yocom. Jerry is survived by his children, Thelma Phillips and husband Damon; Matt Yocom and wife Kara, Jerold Yocom Jr and wife Toni; and grandchildren, Diamond, David, Joshua, Bethany, Christopher, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Aaron, Jeremy, Keirra, and Dylan. Jerry joined the Air Force at a young age, ready and willing to serve his country. He met his wife Patricia (Pat) shortly after joining. He proudly served his country for 20 years, much to Pat’s chagrin... but she followed him from California, where they met, to Germany, New Jersey, and Japan. They survived hard times, and hardships, raising 3 kids, and more than a few requests from his commander to “control” his wife… but they did it together. While he appeared to be a laid-back country boy, he commanded and taught respect and manners. Yes, sir and no sir, were a requirement in any conversation with someone. Upon retirement form the service, they began looking for Jerry’s dream… a house with some land in the country… They found that home here in Jacksboro, where they finished raising two boys, and became part of the community here. Over the years Jerry had always collected various mementos from his travels and once settled Jerry continued a lifelong hobby of collecting interesting things. Always on the lookout for interesting artifacts, or sometimes just a “really good deal’, he collected a wide assortment of relics and gadgets of all sizes. From keychains to welding equipment there was no limit to what Jerry found interesting or different. Anyone who knew Jerry, knew he always had some gadget or item that he’d just got in the mail or even sometimes had hidden in a box for years and just found again! Jerry found and ultimately took command of the VFW in Jacksboro, continuing his service to military members and his country. The VFW is where he enjoyed years of caring for the facility and its friends and family. He ran programs, supported families and supported many Toys for TOTS drives because it is what he believed in. While he took the job seriously, he loved sitting around with family and friends, telling jokes, drinking beer and running the occasional karaoke show so Pat could sing. Okay it might have been mostly the beer he enjoyed… Jerry was a good man and a respected man. Most knew him loved him. We’ve lost a family member and a friend. Oh, and anyone holding stock in Budweiser, might want to sell now, their sales are about to seriously drop… Please remember him fondly as a man who loved a good joke, loved to laugh, loved his community, his country and his family.

Jerold Dwayne Yocom

June 11, 1951 - May 27, 2020