William Roger Yoakum Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Roger Yoakum of Fairborn, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 14, 2026 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Roger Yoakum to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Robert and Helen Louise Yoakum (Bellows); his siblings, Irene Silcott (Dave), Mary Ellen Yeaton (Clyde), Kay Hill (R. J.), Robert Lewis Yoakum and Richard Yoakum (Linda); his in-laws, J. C. and Jackie Robinson; and his brother-in-law Richard Robinson.
He is survived by: his wife Saundra; his children, Michael Yoakum (Karen), Shannon Hodge (Joe) and Teresa Wright (Mark); his grandchildren, Cameron Yoakum, Courtland Kerstanski, Phillip Kerstanski (Cora), Allison Ballentine, Hannah McComas (Brandon), Shelby Jo Hodge (Will) and Krislyn Yoakum (Dredenn Hoel); his great grandchildren, Noah, Danlyn, Jeremiah, Garrett, Maverick, Claya and Walker; his brother Kenneth Yoakum (Judy); his sister-in-law Marilyn Robinson; his brother Ray; his sister-in-law Lily Robinson; and his daughter Jackie Wooton. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Belton Stroup Funeral Home (422 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324). A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home (422 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324).
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Hospice of Dayton (https://www.ohioshospice.org) or Wright View Church of the Nazarene in his memory.
