Barry Lee Yoakum

Barry Lee Yoakum passed away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2020, at MercyOne Newton Medical Center, where he had received outstanding care. The Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton is entrusted with the arrangements. No public services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Barry’s family and left at the funeral home or to a charity of your choosing.

Barry Lee Yoakum, 73, the son of Paul and Lucille (Thomas) Yoakum, was born Sept. 11, 1946, in Avon and was a graduate of Colfax High School. Barry had served his country during the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army.

On Dec. 21, 1976 he was united in marriage with Pam (Ridout) Myer in Colfax. He was employed as a supervisor for the Maytag Company in Newton until it closed. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tractors, remodeling houses, tinkering in his garage and most of all, spending time with his family, friends and beloved dog, Bijou.

Barry is survived by his wife, Pam; his daughter, Michelle (Lonnie) Huffaker of Kellogg; his sons, Mark Yoakum of Waterloo and Lynn (Jenny) Yoakum of Newton. Also surviving are his brothers, Harry (Jane) Yoakum of Elmwood, Ill., and Terry Yoakum of Red Oak; seven grandchildren, Alexa Yoakum, Paige Huffaker, Hunter Huffaker, Chris Yoakum, Courtney Yoakum, Maddie Warren and Harmonie Warren. He was looking forward to the birth of his great-grandson in January. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joan Dinkel; and a brother, Eugene Yoakum.

Online condolences may be left for the family at pencefh.com.