Floyd Clay Youngblood entered into his heavenly home on Saturday, January 28, 2017, surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital, Carthage, MO at the age of 89.
Floyd was born near Maple Grove, Mo on June 20, 1927, to Henry Clay and Elton (Kirksey) Youngblood. A graduate of Jasper High School Class of 1945, he served in WWII in the Motor Pool, most proud of having hauled General Eisenhower and General MacArthur while serving in Japan.
Floyd married Dorothy Irene Mevey on January 1, 1948, in Carthage MO. She preceded him in death on July 3, 2010 after 62 years of marriage. He married Wilma Welch on December 26, 2013, who survives. He and wife Dorothy farmed, and owned Spring River Fertilizer Service until retirement. Floyd was a member of Fairview Christian Church where he enjoyed serving in the nursery for 37 years. He carried on a tradition of taking apples to Cookson Hills Christian Home annually for 60 years. He was known for his lengthy stories, never meeting a stranger (a trait inherited by his 4 children), inviting people to church, visiting shut ins with wife Dorothy, helping many neighbors through the years, Wagon Train as a family, long time supporter of the Jasper County Fair, and, in later years, enjoying time with his team of horses.
Survivors include sister, Betty Farrington, Carthage; four children, Charles (Debbie) Youngblood, Carthage; Mary Jane (Doug) Marshall, Indianapolis, In; Gary (Susan) Youngblood, Cassville, Mo; Susan Wendleton, Carthage; 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, Step family includes Steven Welch, Michael Welch and their children, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Fairview Christian Church. Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Fairview Christian Church. Ministers Tony Allmoslecher and Boyce Mouton will officiate. Interment will follow in Hackney Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Fairview Christian Church in care of Knell Mortuary, 308 W. Chestnut Street, Carthage, MO 64836. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.
Survivors include sister, Betty Farrington, Carthage; four children, Charles (Debbie) Youngblood, Carthage; Mary Jane (Doug) Marshall, Indianapolis, In; Gary (Susan) Youngblood, Cassville, Mo; Susan Wendleton, Carthage; 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, Step family includes Steven Welch, Michael Welch and their children, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Fairview Christian Church. Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Fairview Christian Church. Ministers Tony Allmoslecher and Boyce Mouton will officiate. Interment will follow in Hackney Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Fairview Christian Church in care of Knell Mortuary, 308 W. Chestnut Street, Carthage, MO 64836. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.
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