Living

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Died:
Funeral services for Mr. Blackwell, age 91, were held at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel with his son, the Rev. Rick Blackwell and the Rev. Kendell Martin officiating.

Mr. Blackwell, passed away at his home in Wayne.

Born the second of four children and the only son of Tom and Emma Rosena (Anneler) Blackwell, he was raised in McClain Co., attended Hopping Schools and graduated from Rosedale High School in 1937. He attended Oklahoma A&M, for a time but returned home to his true love, Geneva.

He married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, a young woman named Geneva Wahoma Yoakum in September of 1941. They made their home in Purcell for a short time before moving to OKC.

While in the city, Troy began working at Wilson's and later for the Defense Industry at Tinker during World War II.

Troy and Geneva returned back to the Blackwell farm place near Wayne to raise their family of 1 daughter and 3 sons. While farming, he began a career with the Oklahoma Highway Department. Troy retired as an Inspector after more than 25 years of dedicated service. It was said, "Troy loved building roads and he loved driving on them."

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Vondell Puckett and Lucille Carver Brady.

Survivors include: his wife of 69 years, Geneva; his daughter, Carolyn Lester; three sons, Alan, Rick and Bobby Blackwell; his sister, Betty Cotten; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were his grandsons.

source: Thursday, May 20, 2010
www.purcellregister.com

Troy + Geneva Wahoma Yoakum. Geneva (daughter of Dennis Augustus Yoakum and Eva Velma Jaye) was born on 17 Oct 1920 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 3 Dec 2012 in St Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 6 Dec 2012 in Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Geneva W Blackwell
• Residence: 1930, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA
• Residence: 1972, Purcell, McClain, Oklahoma, USA

Notes:

Died:
Funeral Services for Geneva Wahoma (Yoakum) Blackwell, age 92, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 6, 2012, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the cemetery. Mrs. Blackwell passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital.

Born in the Signal Hill Community near Rosedale, Geneva was the daughter of Dennis A. and Eva Velma (Jaye) Yoakum. Upon her graduation from Rosedale High School in 1938, she moved to OKC where she worked as a secretary in the public school system.

On 6 Sept 1941, she married Troy Blackwell. During World War II, she worked at the Douglas Aircraft plant near OKC and then with John A. Brown & Co. During the late 60's and 70's she was employed at the University of Oklahoma.

In 1956, Troy, Geneva and family moved from OKC to the Blackwell family farm east of Wayne. She resided here, working alongside Troy and their four children through the years, until failing health necessitated her moving to an assisted living center in Paul's Valley, OK in 2011. Further health challenges resulted in her move to Wynnewood, OK, nursing facility in the final months of her life.

A member of the First Baptist Church of Wayne for over 50 years, she delighted in her children, grandchildren and extended family. She enjoyed cooking delicious meals for them and the many friends that came with them to her table.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her infant brother Bland Dale and his twin sister, Frankie Vandale; her husband of 69 years, in 2010; her brother, James Harold, in 2003 and her sister, Dennisteen Van Wagoner, in 2004.

Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law: Carolyn and Jim Lester; three sons and daughters-in-law: Alan and Joleta Blackwell; Rick and Melonie Blackwell and Bob and Fonda Blackwell; one brother: Dennis J. and wife, Hazel, ; 2 sisters-in-law: Ludia Yoakum and Betty Cotten; 18 Grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 7 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Age at Death: 92

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 445-18-4995
• Residence: 1920, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA
• Residence: 1930, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA
• SSN issued: Bef 1951, Oklahoma, USA

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Baptism: Southern Baptist
Medical conditions: Lung Cancer survivor, diabetes, prostate cancer.
Occupation: Bet. 1918 - 1940, Farmer, Rosedale, OK

Dennis married Eva Velma Jaye on 5 Oct 1918 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA. Eva was born on 28 Jul 1902 in Kingston, Marshall, Oklahoma, USA; died on 4 Apr 1986 in Purcell, McClain, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Velma E Yoakum
• Residence: 1920, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA
• Residence: 1930, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA

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Baptism: Southern Baptist
Medical conditions: Alzheimers: Caregiver- Husband, Dennis A. Yoakum.

Birth:
Kingston, Marshall Co, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1930, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA

Notes:

Fact 1: Marriage to Laura Alice was his second marriage also.

Martin married Laura Alice Miller on 3 Dec 1895 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA. Laura (daughter of Joshua J Miller and Denitia Frances Wilbourn) was born on 2 Sep 1865 in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA; died on 12 Aug 1945 in Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Aug 1945 in Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Burial: Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
• Name: Laura Yoakum
• Residence: 1880, Precinct 6, Montague, Texas, USA
• Residence: 1930, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA