FRANKIE YOUNGBLOOD

Graveside services for Frankie Youngblood, 90, of Hemphill, were held Saturday, June 1 at Hapers Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Tracy Lane officiating. passed away on May 28, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1933, in Hemphill, Texas, to Harry and Willie Gooch Youngblood.

Frankie proudly served in the United States Air Force as a Jet Engine Mechanic for 28 years before retiring at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas. After retirement, he returned to Sabine County.

He was a graduate of Hemphill High School and held an associate's degree in real estate. Frankie was a member of Yellowpine Missionary Baptist Church.

Frankie is survived by his son, Marty Youngblood and wife, Wilhelmina, of Keller, Texas; daughters, Charlotte Gordon and husband, Cary, of Lago Vista, Texas, and Fredette Youngblood of Hemphill; grandchildren, Christopher Touchton and wife, Sarah, Eric Rosen and wife, Rachel, and Keagon Youngblood; and great-grandchildren, Colt Touchton, Parker Rosen, and Collette Rosen.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting, playing Bingo and going to the Senior Citizen Center.

Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill is assisting with the arrangements.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.