Walter M. Youngblood, 78, Kansas City, MO, passed away July 7, 2015. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by memorial service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO.
Walter was the seventh child born to the union of Robert Grover Youngblood and Beaulah Kennedy in Coolidge, Texas on February 24, 1937. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Doris Howell Youngblood, his brothers J.C. and Freddie Lee Youngblood, and Harold, Frank, and Joe Liggins.
Walter relocated from Mexia, Texas with his mother and siblings to Kansas City, Kansas. The family joined his Aunt Dura Lee and Uncle George Harris and their six children, one of whom survives him, Clemmie Ward of Landover, MD. Walter graduated in 1956 from Sumner High School and later served in the USAF until 1959. In 1962, Walter married Audrey Johnson. The marriage ended in divorce, but they later became dear friends. Walter married again, enjoying 34 years of loving friendship and companionship with Doris.
Walter was employed at Kansas City Power and Light, retiring in 2001 after more than 30 years of service. He co-founded and was President of The Musketeers Civic Group whose mission is to serve the community through projects aimed at bettering the city with emphasis on the elderly and youth populations. Walter was a man of few words. He was gentle yet direct with his children. He was very well read but never displayed his knowledge in an offensive or forceful way. He enjoyed sports, crossword puzzles, and creating gourmet meals.
Walter is survived by: his brothers Ralph Youngblood (Dorothy) and J.E. Youngblood (Eulah); sisters Lenora Smith, Venora Isom (Wardell), Malissie Roberts, and Billie Jean Mills; aunt Eddie Lee Cooper; daughters Vickie McGill (George) and Stephanie Chick (Don); sons Michael Howell, Derek Youngblood, Walter Youngblood, Michael Youngblood, and Michael Brown; seven grandchildren: Derrick Wooten, Tiawana Butts, John Howell, Jason Howell, Jennifer Howell, Eric Chick, and Channelle Lewis; seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
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