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Obituary for YOAKAM


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday July 17, 2011

GENE A. "PAPPY" Pasted away at home on July 2, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Gene is survived by his sister, Betty Briggs; four children, G. A. Yoakam, Cheryl Brown-Sampson, Tim Yoakam and Janine; two step-children, Brett Bentley and Jack Bentley; five granddaughters; four grandsons; and many close and wonderful friends and family. Gene better known by his trucking handle, "Pappy" retired from ABF in 1996 after a life-long career in trucking that included time with P. I. E. and Navajo. He was a Union Steward of Teamsters Local 492 and worked effectively for his fellow Teamsters. Pappy was known by all as an honest, kind and humorous friend, father, and husband. Pappy is preceded in death by his mother and father; fourth wife, Marty; and his life-companion, Lucille Tindell. A Memorial Service will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services on July 18, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Gene's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010