Samuel E. Youngblood

Samuel E. Youngblood, Sr.Easley

Mr. Samuel Edward "Papa Ed" Youngblood, Sr., 87, husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Golightly Youngblood, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Samuel Martin and Myrtie Ann Dickard Youngblood, Mr. Youngblood retired from AT&T and was a member of Glenwood Wesleyan Church. He was a US Air Force Veteran.

Surviving are two sons, Samuel E. "Sammy" Youngblood, Jr. (Jackie) of Easley, and Rev. Marty Youngblood (Daphne) of Auburn, GA; two daughters, Beth Black (Ronnie) of McCormick, and Edith Garrett (Robert) of Central; a sister, Ruth Jones of Greenville; a special friend, Almetia Newton; seven grandchildren, Jody and Heath Black, Lori Gossett, Josh and Christopher Youngblood, Addison Garrett and Stephanie Doll; fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Youngblood was predeceased by three brothers, Charles, David and Alton Youngblood; and a sister, Frances Simmons.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 30, 2016 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from noon until 1:45 PM Saturday at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Family members are at the old homeplace.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.