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Leon Youngblood was born June 29, 1942 to the late Doris Daniels and Jake Youngblood. He departed this life Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Belle View Nursing Home in Monticello, AR.
He was an outgoing, sharp dresser, who loved to dance. He took pride in everything that he did and always drove the cleanest vehicles. He was a devoted husband and father. He was a hard worker and believed nothing in life came easy. He had many jobs during his lifetime which included the Wilson Mill, Burlington Rug Mill for 13 years and served as a Foster Parent for 10 years. He retired from his final employment with the City of Monticello, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris Daniels and Jake Youngblood; his stepfather, JD Daniels; three brothers, George C. Youngblood, Horace and Evan Daniels.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Janette Kaye Youngblood; three sons, Rodney (Ruby) Ferrell of Wilmar, AR, Alonzo Youngblood, and Armon Youngblood, both of Lacey, AR; one brother, John Henry Daniels of Hamburg, AR; one sister, Dorothy Daniels of Monticello, AR; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Lacey Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
He was an outgoing, sharp dresser, who loved to dance. He took pride in everything that he did and always drove the cleanest vehicles. He was a devoted husband and father. He was a hard worker and believed nothing in life came easy. He had many jobs during his lifetime which included the Wilson Mill, Burlington Rug Mill for 13 years and served as a Foster Parent for 10 years. He retired from his final employment with the City of Monticello, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris Daniels and Jake Youngblood; his stepfather, JD Daniels; three brothers, George C. Youngblood, Horace and Evan Daniels.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Janette Kaye Youngblood; three sons, Rodney (Ruby) Ferrell of Wilmar, AR, Alonzo Youngblood, and Armon Youngblood, both of Lacey, AR; one brother, John Henry Daniels of Hamburg, AR; one sister, Dorothy Daniels of Monticello, AR; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Lacey Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.