Earle L Youngblood

Earle L. Youngblood, 87, of Pickens, passed away on June 1, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown. Born in Pickens County on December 9, 1928, he was the youngest and last surviving child of the late John and Maude Kelley Youngblood and a member of Grace United Methodist Church. A retiree of the Pickens County Treasurers Office, Mr. Youngblood was the Founder of Youngblood Real Estate and was the owner of State Farm Insurance Agency of Pickens since 1950. He was a Board member of Pickens Savings and Loan, an active member of the community, and an avid golfer. Mr. Youngblood was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Martha Elizabeth “Betty” Youngblood; a son, Daniel E. Youngblood and his wife Lynn of Easley; a daughter, Pam Youngblood Martin of Pickens; seven grandchildren, George A. Martin, Jr. (Lan), Jason E. Martin, Justin B. Martin, Lia Youngblood Ownbey; Daniel E. Youngblood, Jr., J. Tyler Youngblood, and Sarah Grace Youngblood; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Youngblood was predeceased by seven siblings, and his son-in-law, George A. “Bubba” Martin.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 3, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. until noon at Grace United Methodist Church, with service to follow at noon.

Entombment will be private.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Endowment, 309 E. Cedar Rock Street, Pickens, SC 29671.

Dillard Funeral Home, Pickens