Life story Billy Gene Yocum, age 82, of Madison, Indiana, formerly of Versailles, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at Thornton Terrace in Hanover, Indiana. He was born November 3, 1932 in Carrollton, Kentucky, the son of Willie and Beulah (Clemons) Yocum. Mr. Yocum enlisted in the United States Navy on August 7, 1951. He served for the next eight years on active duty and in the Naval reserves, during and after the Korean Conflict . He retired after working for thirty-five years at the Seagrams Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He also worked as a car salesman after retirement. He was a member of Jefferson Post #9, American Legion, Madison, Mr. Yocum enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, hunting, fishing and traveling in his recreational vehicle. He also played guitar and sang in several bands most of his life. Survivors include one daughter, Yvonne Yocum of Noblesville, Indiana; one son,Terry Lee Yocum of Versailles, Indiana; three sisters: Mary Jo Copeland and Wanda Burress, both of Chelsea, Indiana, and Pearl Konkle of Youngstown, Ohio; five brothers: Paul Yocum and his wife, Joanne of Madison, Norman Yocum of Vevay, Indiana, Duke Yocum and his wife, Jodi of Hanover, Denny Yocum of Chelsea, and Kenny Yocum of Portland Tennessee; ten grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Willie and Beulah (Clemons) Yocum; and two sons: Rick and Keith Yocum. The Reverend Frank McGee will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Lytle Funeral Chapel, 423 West Main Street, Madison, Indiana, with burial to follow at the Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles. Friends may call from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the Lytle Funeral Chapel and from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM on Thursday. Jefferson Post #9, American Legion, will conduct military graveside services at the cemetery. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association or National Kidney Foundation. Memorials can be made at the funeral home or on our website. Visitation DetailsWednesday August 5, 2015 5:00pm - 8:00pmThursday August 6, 2015 9:00am - 10:00amService InformationThursday August 6, 2015 10:00amInterment DetailsCliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Billy Gene Yocum, please visit our floral store.