James Youngblood

James Kenneth Youngblood, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at his home. The Montgomery County native had lived in Reidsville most of his life. H e was a 1959 graduate of Montgomery County High School. He attended South Georgia College, transferring to Georgia Southern College where he obtained his degree in Criminal Justice in 1974. He was a Mason and a member of the Peace Officers Association of Georgia.
He retired from the Georgia State Patrol and the Tattnall County Sheriff's Department with 34 years of service. He attended Pineview Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and their teammates participate in softball, baseball and cheerleading at Pinewood Christian Academy. He was also an avid fan of UGA football.
Survivors include:
His wife of 49 years:Kay Dunham Youngblood of Reidsville
Daughters & Sons-in-Law:Kim and Ken Tatum and
Krystal and Ricky Trull, all of Reidsville
5 Grandchildren:Kay-Lyn Tatum and Kameron Trent Tatum,
Tyler Kenneth Trull, Spencer Lane and Kenzie Kay Hinson.
Sister & Brother-in-Law:LaVerne and Albert Darley of Lyons
Special Nieces and Nephews:Stevie & Brooke Youngblood Hinson
Shannon & Tina Dunham
Several other nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Special friends, Bobby & Glenda McDaniel.
Visitation will begin 6:00 pm, Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home in Reidsville.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Friday, June 25, 2010 at Pineview Baptist Church with Dr. O. H. "Tab" Smith, Rev. Greg Usry, Rev. Steve Miller and Elder Tom Sollosi officiating.
Entombment will follow in Reidsville City Cemetery.

Remembrances: James Kenneth Youngblood Athletic Scholarship, c/o Pinewood Christian Academy, P. O. Box 7, Bellville, GA 30414.