Harry E. Yocom

Harry Earl Yocom, Jr., 87, of Laureldale went to be with the Lord February 8, 2012 at the Promised Land Farm, his son's Millersville residence.

He was the husband of Alethia Cleaver (Krecker) Yocom who preceded him in death July 2, 2006.

Born April 6, 1924 in Reading, he was a son of the late Harry Earl, Sr. and Martha Marie (Schaeffer) Yocom.

Harry was a 1941 graduate of Reading High School and a 1947 graduate of Penn State University where he received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and was a member of the varsity Ice Hockey team.

He was employed as a professional engineer with Gilbert Associates, Reading for 41 years, retiring in 1989. He was a project manager for the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Power Plant in Columbia, SC.

Harry, was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, Reading, where he served as an elder. He was also a member of Gideons International.

He also served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. While there, he served in Okinowa as a 1st Lieutenant. He also was a member of Reading Radio Club, KB3-LOG where he was a radio operator.

Harry played the trumpet in three bands. Those bands include Senior Citizen's Orchestra, Reading Phil Harmonic Band and Bass and Praise. He also played the trumpet in his worship team at church.

He loved fishing, hiking, and family.

Surviving are two children: Patricia Ann (Yocom), wife of G. Jeffrey Winter of Suffern, NY and Dr. Daniel H., husband of Amy P. (Rowe) Yocom of Millersville.

Other survivors include six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Harry was predeceased by a sister, F. Arlene Haas.

Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Hopewell Mennonite Church, 45 S. 6th Street, Reading, PA 19602. A viewing will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Township.

Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions may be made to: Hopewell Mennonite Church at the above address.

For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.