2/27/1946 – 10/20/2025
Lawrence
No Services are planned at this time for Charles Craig Yockey, M.D., 79, Lawrence. He died October 20, 2025, at LMH Health and is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
His wife Nancy of 54 years and their son Joe were at the bedside when he died.
After multiple assignments in the Air Force he and his family moved to Lawrence in 1986. After working 10 years at Watkins Student Health, he started the Hospitalist program at LMH Health with his good friend Dr. David Goering. He later started the LMH Pulmonary Service. He loved practicing medicine and considered his patients as friends needing care or advice.
He requested no long obituary and no services. He also requested memorial contributions to be sent to Lawrence Heights Christian Church or LMH Endowment Help and Healing fund in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com
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