Capt. Harry M. Yockey

Capt. Harry M. Yockey (USN, Ret.) LOUISVILLE, Ky. Captain Harry Merwin Yockey (USN, Ret.), 70, died peacefully at home Wednesday, June 16, surrounded by family. Christian service Wednesday, June 30, at Calvary Cha pel, San Diego, Calif., fol lowed by a military ceremony at Ft. Rosecrans National Ceme tery. Born Nov. 3, 1933, in Can ton; raised in Dover by late parents, Harry and Martine Yockey; member of Dover Church of Christ (Christian Church); scholarship student, Western Reserve University; 1957 graduate of the United States Naval Academy; mas ter's degree, U.S. Naval Post Graduate School. Capt. Yockey's Naval officer duties: Destroyer USS Saufley; submarines USS Salmon (commander), USS Sirago, USS Runner; carrier battle group out of Subic Bay, Philippines, during which he was a participant in rescue of USS Mayaguez and Saigon evacuation. As project manager, Capt. Yockey was instrumental in development/suc cess of the Tomahawk sea- launched cruise missile pro gram. He's left a legacy for our nation's security. Capt. Yockey's service deco rations include: Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Achieve ment Medal, Armed Forces Ex peditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon and Vietnam Service Medal. In 1989, Capt. Yockey recommitted his life to the Lord and married Jackie Mitchum. He worked with her at 700 Club TV, Virginia Beach, and at High Adventure Ministries/Voice of Hope, Louisville, broadcasting live from Jerusalem. He often co-hosted Jackie's World of Life TV program, and participated in a prison ministry and the Lord's Kitchen for the Homeless. In their homes, the Yockeys host ed many Christian leaders. A bridge player, Capt. Yockey attained ACBL Gold Life Master status, and enjoyed playing the piano, golfing, cooking, and be ing with family. He is beloved by wife and children, US Army Major H. Mark Yockey, Iraq (wife Julie, children, grandson); Pastor Jef frey Mitchum, San Diego (wife Carolyn, daughter); daughter, Cheryl Keck, Tampa (Al, children); son, George "Brian" Yockey, San Diego, (son). He's also cherished by sister, Nancy Yockey Bonar, Medina (son Timothy Bonar, Bath, daughter Julie B. Baughman, West Palm Beach (John, children, grandson); mother-in-law, Genevieve McCartney and other relatives. He leaves a legion of friends. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7, 8. And, behold, God himself is with us for our captainII Chron icles 13:12. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Voice of Hope, P.O. Box 197569, Louisville, KY 40259.