“Lance Corporal” Gary L. Youngblood Sr, 66 years old, peacefully passed away with his loving wife, Debra Youngblood, by his side at Integris Hospice House on October 10, 2021. Lance Corporal Gary Youngblood was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War Era while serving as Marine from 1973-1977 . Gary Youngblood was born on October 7, 1955 in Oklahoma City, OK to his parents Ima Gene Wall and Bill Ring. When he was just 17 years old, he decided he wanted to join the Marines and was stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. LCpl Youngblood would go on to serve in the Vietnam War era serving 2 tours overseas to France and Spain, I believe, because he didn’t talk about it much. After serving, LCpl Youngblood spent his time with friends and family working, having fun, and helping anyone in need. He would give you the shirt off his back but might cuss you out about it afterwards. But in a firm way only for you best interest. One normal day he went to visit his sister, Donna, which worked a bar 1 night and little did he know it would change his life. Gary met and fell in love with Debra, who he soon married in 1982. Gary and Debra Youngblood raised 3 children together, Delynna, Michael, and Little Gary. They purchased a house and lived in Sw OKC for 30 years before moving to Blanchard, OK. Gary worked at Dolese as a heavy machinery mechanic for over 20 years. When he wasn’t working, Gary had a passion for hunting and fishing. Gary was predeceased by Mother Ima Gean, and sisters Donna and Margaret. He is survived by Dad Bill, Sisters Cindy and Diane, and Brother Billy.