Gene Ray Yokley 82 formally of Sikeston, Missouri passed away on Sunday October 23, 2022 in Marietta, Georgia.

He was born on December 10, 1939 and grew up in Stockton, Missouri. Gene attended Central Methodist College where he met the love of his life the late Marie Hamra Yokley. He went on to obtain his law degree at the University of Missouri.

Loving father to daughter Gena & son in law Norvin Tinnon of Dexter, Missouri and loving father to son Robert and daughter in law Vicki Yokley of Acworth, GA. Dear Grandfather to eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren and beloved brother to twin sister Janice Petsch of Kansas City, Missouri.

Gene's unselfishness, kind heart and sense of humor will be missed. He brought so much love and joy to many peoples lives.

Visitation will be held Friday November 4th from 1:00 until 3:00PM at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston.

Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.southernfuneralservices.com