Thomas Paul Youngblood

Thomas Paul Youngblood, 90, passed away on Jan. 4, 2021, while staying in Moody. Paul was born on Dec. 6, 1930, to Johnny Allen and Eliza Mae Youngblood, in Woodbury, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Allen, and his mother, Eliza Mae; his brothers Jack Youngblood and Ross Youngblood; and his sisters, Roberta Carr and Aline Martin.

He is survived by his three daughters, Kathy Goss, of Lorena, Sherry Youngblood, of Moody, and Donna Ginsel, of Woodway; three brothers, Johnnie Youngblood, Willie Youngblood and Doss Youngblood, of Waco; one sister, Linda Farrar, of Waco; and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Paul attended Coolidge schools and joined the U.S. Army on Jan. 4, 1951. He fought in the Korean War and received a Purple Heart and Honorary Discharge on Dec. 7, 1953, after being wounded fighting for our country on the front lines.

Paul went on to work as a truck driver and spent 51 years with Knife River (formerly Young Bros.) before retiring at the age of 82. Paul grew up in Coolidge and spent his life working hard and building lasting friendships.

A graveside service for Paul will be held on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Coolidge Cemetery in Coolidge.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Texas Lost and Found Pets, c/ oSherry Youngblood, 18481 Elm Creek Rd., Moody, TX 76557.

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