Mr. Fred Yoakum, 82, of Lebanon, passed away May 6, 2018.

Fred was born May 26, 1935 in Tazewell, TN, a son of the late Kermit C. and Lola (Wolfenbarger) Yoakum. He was married to Elnora Stoner on Aug. 6, 1960. She survives.

Fred was a graduate of Claiborne County High School. He was the plant manager for Exide Battery in Frankfort, IN.

Survivors include his wife Elnora, four daughters: Linda (Bill) Martin of New Lenox, IL, Shawna (Scott) Glendenning of Lebanon, Stephanie (Dewayne) Ratliff of Franklin, IN and Sheri Hottle of Moorsville, NC; and seven grandchildren.   Fred was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joe "Frank" Yoakum.

Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon, IN is handling the arrangements. A memorial service will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle, MI. at a later date. You are invited to visit the website www.strawmyerdrury.com where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message. Memorial contributions in memory of Fred may be made to Kindred Hospice Foundation, 9785 Crosspoint Blvd. #104, Indianapolis, IN 46256.