George L. Youngblood

          Funeral services for George L. Youngblood, 76, of Lufkin, will be held Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin, with Pastor Bobby Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Berry Cemetery in Lufkin.

           Mr. Youngblood was born on September 26, 1949, in Lufkin, Texas, to the late James Roy Youngblood and the late Juanita (Carver) Youngblood, and died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Lufkin.

          George grew up in Lufkin and married the love of his life Kathy August 19, 1966.  Together the couple had three children, Melissa, Mark and James.  George was beloved by all and never met a stranger. Using his passion for cars, he worked at various auto parts stores over the East Texas area.  George then began his career at the Lufkin Paper Mill where he retired after 23 years, but not for long.  Together with his wife Kathy, they opened Kathy’s Boutique where he designed and repaired jewelry and watches for his beloved customers for 12 years, finally retiring in 2010.  George loved the Lord and loved to tell others about his faith and how they too could give their life over to their Lord and Savior.  Over the last nine years, he was a devoted Sunday school teacher and Elder at Broken Vessels Church on Hwy 103E where he was proud his son Mark is a pastor. George could always be found giving out bibles and witnessing for the Lord.  He was a member of The Gideons International.  George was loved by many, but no more than by his family who stretched across several generations.

          Mr. Youngblood is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathy Youngblood of Lufkin; daughter, Melisa Sue Youngblood; son and daughter-in-law, Mark Dwayne and Kimberley Youngblood; son and daughter-in-law, James Allen and Amber Youngblood all of Lufkin; grandson and wife, Jared and Kayla Vinyard of St. Louis, MO; granddaughter, Karissa Vinyard of Las Vegas, NV; grandson and wife, Alexander and Kayla Youngblood of Boones Mill, VA; granddaughter and husband, Simone Berry and Jesse Courtney of Lufkin; grandson and wife, Cody and Bailee Youngblood of Lufkin; granddaughter and husband, Shelby and Trey Linton of Lufkin; grandson, Barrett Youngblood of Lufkin; great-grandchildren, Christian, Paige, Ella, Adelynn, Desmond, Elliyah, Axel, Damien, Bella, Bonnie, Blossom, Leo, Kynleigh, Lacey, and Beau; sister, Brenda Lee Smith of Etoile and numerous other relatives. 

          He was preceded in death by his parents; and numerous aunts and uncles.

          Pallbearers will be Cody Youngblood, Barrett Youngblood, Dee Mullan, Jimmy Mullan, B.L. Carver, Jr., and Tyler Ferguson.

          Honorary pallbearers will be Trey Linton, Steve Nichols, Josh Tesillo, and Jesse Courtney.

          Special memorials may be made to Broken Vessels Church at 527 Davidson Road, Lufkin, Texas 75901.

          Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin, Texas.

           Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.