Born in New Bedford, son of Joan A. (Parsons) Youngblood of Fairhaven and the late Julian E. T. Youngblood, Jr., he was raised in New Bedford and had resided in Everett for the past 20 years.
He was a graduate of New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, received a Bachelor of Art degree in history and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston University School of Law.
In earlier years, he worked for Cape and Islands Architects in the areas of surveying and drawing. Most recently he worked as a contracts manager for Scientific Systems in Woburn from 2005-2019.
Eric loved to travel and enjoyed watching all New England sports teams. Eric was a life-long supporter of Tremont Advent Christian Campground-TACCA, where he formed many lasting friendships.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his siblings, Julian E.T. “Kip” Youngblood III and his wife Elizabeth Pope, Adele Landers and Mark Youngblood; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Bernard W. Youngblood.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 5-8pm in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 11am in the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 or www.diabetes.org
For online tributes please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com