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Thomas "Tom" Youngblood

Tehachapi, CA

December 31, 1957 - October 15, 2021

Dec 31, 1957 - Oct 15, 2021

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On October 15, 2021, Thomas Eli Youngblood Jr., father of three children, transitioned on after 63 years. Please remember Toms family in your prayers. Services are still in the planning stages and will be announced.

Tom was born at 11:58 pm on December 31, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to Bertha Belle and Thomas Eli Youngblood Sr. He is survived by his three children, Karlie Youngblood, Nicolas Youngblood and Wade Youngblood, his step-daughter Rachel Yoder, his sister Joan Youngblood and his brother Kenneth Youngblood.

Tom grew up in Skokie, Illinois. As a young man, He was a 2x State Champ in High School competitive speed swimming and diving. He put himself through the art program at the University of Chicago, by working at a service station. The combination became immortal. He migrated to California in 1984 and to Tehachapi in 1994. As an entrepreneur and self creator, Tom built Youngblood Customs, a custom car and hot rod fabrication company. Due to his creative automotive skill and masterful artistry, Tom became renown within the industry and abroad for his one-of-a kind restorations, customizations and original works of art. Tom was an active contributor to the community and was loved and respected by many. He is dearly missed.

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