Danny J. Yoakam

August 26, 1965 - October 26, 2021

Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

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Tuesday 11/2, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Danny retired after 27 years with the Village of Cridersville as superintendent. He loved football and his preferred team was the Las Vegas Raiders. His greatest joy was his family and his favorite hobby was go-kart racing. Danny started racing at a young age and made may friends around the country. He will be remembered for his smile, friendly nature, and always willing to help.

Also surviving is a brother – Dennis Yoakam of Lima; a sister – Darlene Ward of Lima; a sister-in-law – Mary Yoakam of Lima; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and several cousins in Kentucky and Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by a brother – Donald Yoakam who passed December 24, 2020 and a brother-in-law – James ‘Jim’ Ward who passed April 29, 2011.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Danny J. Yoakam, age 56 of Lima, passed at 9:38 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Mercy Health. He was born August 6, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to David O. Yoakam of Lima and Dorothy M. Ambrose Yoakam of Lima. Danny retired after 27 years with the Village of Cridersville as superintendent. He loved footballContinue Reading

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Dave and familyBillie and I want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Danny. He was very proud to work for the Village of Cridersville. He always enjoyed plowing snow in the big dump truck. Our prayers are with you in this very trying time.

Such a great guy - I don't think Danny had an enemy in the world. His love for go-kart racing was his trademark and he would go out of his way to help anybody. But all of this was only secondary to the love he had for his family. Danny was a rare breed in this crazy world and I, among many others, am thankful to have known Danny and spend quality time with him. May you R.I.P. Danny.

I'm saddened to hear I lost another Cousin I never got to meet. Besides some stories of how he love my Dad Preston, and, their road trips together, and now,; His young age and his awesome sweet smile is all I deeply regret now that I have to remember him by. My sincere condolences to you all there that loved, and, knew him well. I love you Aunt Dorothy. Helen Ambrose

Goodbye for now good friend thank you for the times we were able to sit and talk about family and friends my condolences to Dorothy and the whole family

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So sad to hear about Danny's passing. Another one taken way too young. He was a great person. My sincerest condolences.

So very sad to hear about Danny's passing. Another one taken way too young. He was a great person. My sincerest condolences.

So sad a wonderful person who was a kind soul and always smiling I remember going to the go cart track in Cridersville and watching you race the track Rest In Peace From Angie Combs

Dorothy and Family - my sincere and heartfelt condolences to everyone. Prayers for all. Judi Elsasser

Danny was a good friend and was a helluva racer.He will be missed by many!

My condolences to the family he was a good man

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