Bradley Scott Yocom

Bradley Scott Yocom, 39, of Little Hocking, Ohio, died on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, in Meadville, Pa.

He was born on Dec. 27, 1968, in Millville, N.J. He is a graduate of Carson Long Military Institute in Bloomfield, Pa. Brad has been a member of Labor's Local 639 in Marietta since 1989, where he was Sergeant of Arms. He attended the Grace Brethren Church in Coolville, was an avid military history enthusiast and enjoyed reading, traveling and visiting military battle sites.

He is survived by his wife, June Hall Yocom, whom he married on Feb. 14, 1993; his parents, Robert and Norma Weber Yocom of Crooksville, Ohio; stepson, Jason D. Roberts (Davena) and their daughter, Ciara, of Vincent; stepdaughter, Yalonda R. Rowland of Parkersburg; sister, Karen Lane (Eric) of Crooksville; grandmother, Edith Weber of Fayetteville, Ga.; and mother-in-law, Melba Allman of Parkersburg.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Barlow Central Cemetery, with George Horner officiating.

Donations may be made to Strecker Cancer Center, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, OH 45750.

The Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is assisting the family with services and offers online condolences by visiting their website at www.cawleyandpeoples.com .