MARIETTA, Ga.— Gene Ray Yokley, 82, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Marietta.
He was born on Dec. 10, 1939, and grew up in Stockton, Missouri. Gene attended Central Methodist College where he met the love of his life the late Marie Hamra Yokley. He went on to obtain his law degree at the University of Missouri.
Loving father to daughter, Gena, and son-in-law, Norvin Tinnon, of Dexter, Missouri, and loving father to son, Robert, and daughter-in-law, Vicki Yokley, of Acworth, Georgia; dear grandfather to eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and beloved brother to twin sister, Janice Petsch of Kansas City, Missouri.
Gene's unselfishness, kind heart and sense of humor will be missed. He brought so much love and joy to many people’s lives.
Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 4 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston.
Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.