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Orval Ray Yocum

September 30, 1939

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April 20, 2019

 

 

 

Orval Ray Yocum, 79, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 30, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late Richard Orval Yocum and Aletha (Morrison) Yocum. Ray graduated from Southern High School in Louisville, Kentucky and also attended Orange County Junior College in California. He has been the proprietor of Scottsburg Bowling Lanes in Scottsburg, Indiana since September of 1979. Ray was inducted into and a member of the Greater Louisville Bowling Hall of Fame, a member of P.B.A. (Professional Bowlers Association), participated as a professional bowler on the Senior Tour, was Captain of his team sponsored by Budweiser that won a national A.B.C. (American Bowling Congress) Team Title and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Brenda Johns. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Wanda (Shephard) Yocum; a daughter, Lea Ann Doughty and husband Ed; two sons, Mike Yocum and wife Karey and Doug Yocum and wife Tammy; a brother, Dale Yocum and wife Judy; three grandchildren, Marcy, Jordan and Dustin; two step grandchildren, Shawn and Lorie; two great grandsons, Brody and Ryder and one step great granddaughter, Lolah. Memorial Contributions may be given in Ray’s memory to the Scott County Humane Society or the Scottsburg Youth Bowling Scholarship Program c/o Collins Funeral Home, 465 W. McClain Ave., Scottsburg, Indiana 47170

Cremation services were entrusted to Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. A Celebration of Ray's Life will be held from 2 until 5 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Scottsburg Bowling Lanes, 409 N. Gardner, Scottsburg, Indiana.

From: Terry and Jackie Kendall

 

His presence will be sorely missed. Prayers and heartfelt wishes of comfort for his family from our family.

From: Susan Morrison Courtney

 

I am so sorry for this great loss. Sending much love to all of you and praying for comfort for your hearts. 💜

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