Mike Yokus passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born August 29, 1963.
There are not enough words to fully describe the man that Mike Yokus truly was. Throughout his life he was many things to many people; each one unique to itself. He was a “salt of the Earth” kind of man. A man of integrity and honor; a man of his word. He did not pull any punches. What you saw was what you got.
He was a man of many talents and interests. As a child he loved to take things apart, figure out how they worked, then put them back together better. Obviously honing his skill to become the future “fix it man” to many. Anyone who knew him, knew he was a hard worker and liked to play even harder. Hunting, fishing, camping, innumerable motorcycle trips; all with great friends and family, creating memories to last throughout time. However, there was one thing Mike never did. He never rented pigs!
In recent years, Mike developed a new passion when he became “Poppy” to two grandsons. He enjoyed sharing his love of hunting and fishing, teaching them many things including some bad habits. He was Mike Yokus – husband, father, son, brother, friend, and his all-time favorite thing to be, “Poppy”. Most of all Mike was greatly loved, he will be missed by many.
Mike is survived by his wife, Venita, his children David Hadley, Jr. and Amber Hadley-Reid and husband Dalton and grandsons Levi and Axle Reid. He is further survived by his mother Eolior Yokus, his brothers Bill and Chris Yokus, his sister Laura Cheney (Craig), and large group of extended loving family and close friends. Mike was preceded in death by his dad William Yokus.
The family wishes to express a warm heartfelt thanks to Bri Baker, his respiratory therapist, for being Mike’s angel and bringing a ray of sunshine to his last days.
A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be held 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 12 at the Knoxville Ranch 4899 Leroy Parkway, West, TX 76691. Immediately following the service, the family is encouraging everyone to stay and further celebrate Mike at an event he would surely have wanted to be a part of. There will be food, drink, BYOB and a hell of a good time sharing tales and stories of one hell of a guy, Mike Yokus.
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You were truly one of the good ones yokus.. you will be missed.. love ya ,, elmo
So sad a day to hear about Mike’s passing. He is truly a man of his work with a big heart! He will be missed. ❤ Jojo and Jimmy
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. We wish you peace. RIck & Barbara
Venita & family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. I met Mike once and that one time he made me feel like I’d know him for years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear this my condolences to the family will be truly missed praying 🙏
Godspeed Mike! I remember lake Waco and good times.
A truly great guy. You will be missed by many.
Mike, you were such a unique person and I was so lucky to have known and grown up around you. I wish I had kept in touch with you more often instead of the occasional run into at Griffs. You did life right my friend and you will be so missed.
Hate to hear this Mike was one of a kind.
R.I.P Mike
Mike was truly one of a kind he was funny, smart, always a joy to be around… I’ll never forget the camping trips, volleyball, fishing and especially your beautiful blue eyes… Rest In Peace my sweet friend… Diane Schrader
I am so very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. My deepest condolences to Nevita and the family. Mike will be missed by a great many. RIP Mike
Our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family.
Gwen and Paul Bartsch
Worked with Mike at Nash – Robinson & Waco Transit. Would go fishing at the river after work sometimes and sit on the bank for hours catching or not. So many camping trips under the Big Oak tree at the lake. God has another good MAN.
Our heart felt condolences to the family . Love Paul and Kimberly Barron ( And all the Keahey girls from the neighborhood . Laura , Kimberly , Karen and Heather )
My heart goes out to the Yokus family.
R.I.P. Mike
Venita and family – my sincerest condolences.
The world has lost a great man. I know you have sailed into the mystic Mike. You my friend were one of a kind and we will cherish all the great memories.
Christy, Hunter, Misha. Emma & Kenneth Sommerfeld
I’m so sorry for your loss Yokus family. I worked with Mike at Pepsi and he became a good friend to me. My heart and prayers goes out to you all.
Cesar (sneezer) and Chewy are loving being with you again! Your spirit lives on the river to protect all of nature.
We will miss Mike .he was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to venita and family. We enjoyed all the years we shared with him and venita. Rsp Mike
My condolences to the Yokus and Hadley families. I only met Mike once (lunch at BJs for their opening), but have heard many stories from Venita when we worked together. Hoping those many memories bring you peace and comfort.
Sharon