Robert Forrest Yoakum Jr. Obituary
The passing of Robert Forrest Yoakum Jr. of Crystal Springs, Mississippi occurred on August 29, 2026. Robert, born on July 3, 1966, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Robert Forrest Yoakum, Sr. of Crystal Springs, Mississippi; his brother Richard "Ricky" William Yoakum of Crystal Springs, Mississippi; and his grandparents, Clyde Yoakum, Sr., Addie Mae Yoakum of Clinton, Mississippi, Jessie Bryant Davenport, Sr. and Florence Nelson Davenport of Florence, Mississippi..
He is survived by: his mother Elizabeth Yoakum Owens of Pearl, Mississippi; his daughter Presley Lynn Yoakum of Byram, Mississippi; his friend Angi Jessyl of Crystal Springs, Mississippi; his former wife Wendy Cook Yoakum of Byram, Mississippi.; and his aunts, Martha Davenport Oswalt of Florence, Mississippi, Evone Ard Davenport of Florence, Mississippi and Patricia Lynn Bozeman of Ocean Springs.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Stringer Family Funeral Home - Crystal Springs (26141 MS-27, Crystal Springs, MS 39059). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or a charity close to your heart.
