Clemmit Aron Yockey

Class of 1987

1987 Maroon Spotlight
Clem Yockey

Wrestling (4); Student Council (1); Sr. Class Prp; Football (1)

Clem Yockey received many awards, one of which was first place at the El Camino Tournament in California. He feels wrestling has helped him build self-descipline. Clem competed in the State Tournament 3 years prior to his senior year.

1987 Graduation Edition
Perry Daily Journal

Wrestling is a hobby of Clemmit Aron Yockey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Yockey, 114 Fir avenue. Born at Perry, Feb. 16, 1969, Yodcey has attended only Perry public schools. He is a four-year participant in wrestling and was named co-captain of the wrestling squad. He is a one-year member of Student Council and participated one year in football. He was an officer of his senior class and had a part in the PHS production of “Lil’ Abner.” Math is the favorite school subject of Yockey. He is a member of the United Methodist church and plans to enroll at Central State university.

Clemmit Aron Yockey

February 16, 1969 – August 14, 1991

Clem Aron Yockey, 22, died on August 14, 1991, in a tragic truck-train accident.

Born at Perry, Feb. 16, 1969, he was the son of Clem and Opal Yockey, 114 Fir avenue. He was a 1987 graduate of Perry high school. He was president of his senior class and was named “All Around Senior Boy” at PHS. Yockey was a four-time state qualifier in wrestling, wrestled on the East All-State team and was PHS wrestling co-captain. He recently had become involved in motorcross racing.

Yockey was a member of the First United Methodist church.

In addition to his parents, survivors include Kelley Yockey, of the home; maternal grandparent, Mary Ingmire, Perry; paternal grandparents, J. W. and Phyllis Shepard, Perry; and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist church. Rev. Bill Stacy, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at Grace Hill cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Christian church youth group.