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WARREN -- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul David Yocum on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born May 4, 1946, in Warren, to Paul John and Mildred Jacobs Yocum.
Paul had three siblings, Donald (Loretta) Yocum, Richard (Ginger) Yocum and Patty (Terry) Baker; along with sister-in-law, Cherie Jones. Paul was a lifelong educator, athlete, coach and family man.
Paul was a 1964 graduate of Champion High School, where he excelled academically and athletically in basketball, baseball, track and cross country. Paul continued his academic career by receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Hiram College, his Master of Education degree from Westminster College and his superintendent's degree from Ashland College.
Paul began his teaching and coaching career at Howland High School. He spent most of his teaching career at Champion High School. Paul went on to serve as principal in several area high schools, assistant superintendent at Lake County ESC, and retired as superintendent from Cardinal Local School District.
His passion for education, coaching and leadership touched many lives by coaching countless Little League baseball and youth basketball teams during his three sons' early athletic careers.
His love for Jesus Christ as his personal Savior led him to serve in many capacities of ministry throughout the years as an elder, Sunday school teacher, Bible study teacher, and, for the last 17 years, a leader in the Kairos Prison Ministry.
Paul married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Jacquelyn Fiest Yocum, in 1967. They were the proud parents of three sons, Bradley (Andrea) Yocum, Todd (Traci) Yocum and Mark (Jennifer) Yocum; grandparents of 10 grandchildren, Briana (Brian) Juart, Caitlin (Dan) Linger, Emily (Kevin) Holland, Harold (Ruby) Yocum, Abigail (Jameson) Morigeau, Natalie Yocum, Kelsey (Braydan) Dobney, Madelyn Yocum, Lindsey Yocum and Olivia Yocum; and great-grandparents of five great-grandchildren, Jameson Juart, Tate Linger, Barrett Juart, Clyde Yocum and Paul Morigeau.
Paul found immense pleasure in the pride and joy he found in the successes of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which he exhibited while watching all their academic, athletic and performing arts achievements. He will always be remembered by them for his quiet strength and warm support.
Paul was steady, humble and deeply kind, always offering words of wisdom, cheering from the sidelines and lending a helping hand. He lived a life of quiet, enduring strength and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A private celebration of Paul's life will take place at Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.
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