Gary Lee Yocham, 67, went to be with our Lord Friday, January 13, 2012. Gary was born August 18, 1944, to Troy and Dorthea Yocham, both deceased. Gary made a simple home in Kellyville with his wife Connie; they would have been married 48 years this September. Gary was a war-time veteran and served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 and was stationed in Ft. Rucker, Ala. Gary was self-employed as a construction contractor for the past 35 years and worked with many of the Tulsa-area businesses. He had many friends and employees over the years and had fond memories of the jobs he worked on with his employees. He was always telling stories that happened on the job sites, as someone was always pulling tricks on another worker. He was known for his sense of humor, and could always put a smile on your face.

Since Gary’s retirement in 2006, he loved working on his farm where he made a huge garden every year to share with family and neighbors.

Gary and Connie had two sons, of whom he was very proud, Gary Lee and his wife Adrienne and their children, Abby and Tracy Yocham and his wife Shea, and their son Ryker, all of Kellyville; Jamie Yocham and his wife Angie and their children, Nickolas and MacKenzie Yocham of Hamilton, Ohio and Zackery, Tyler and Peyton Foshee of Tulsa. He is also survived by brothers, Shelby, Lester and Marvin Yocham of Kellyville; sisters, Vera Davis of Nashville, Tenn., and Shirley Harris of Huntington, Texas. There are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws who will miss him, also.

As Gary wished, there will be no public services, but his family would like to say “thank you” for all the kindness and prayers shown to them during this time. Also, “thank you” to all who brought food. You are such a blessing to us.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you make a special donation to your church this Sunday.