John Thomas "Jay" Youngblood IV

Jay, age 48, peacefully departed from this world on August 1, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Tom and Phyllis Youngblood, his sister, Michelle Youngblood, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jay loved football, KitKat, and The Grateful Dead. One of his most unexpected pastimes was watching cooking shows, and he never hesitated to offer suggestions to his mother and sister. He also enjoyed watching home renovation shows (especially if the women hosting had red hair!). Jay was fascinated by the strange and unusual, whether "River Monsters", buried treasure-hunting, or ancient mysteries. His droll sense of humor occasionally baffled, but more often amused, those around him. He always had a joke, a story, or a bit of trivia to share. A memorial service to honor and celebrate Jay's life will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at The Meeting Place Church, 1725 Spectrum Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Visitation at 1:00 p.m., followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. In remembrance of Jay's love for animals, the family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the LifeLine Animal Project at DeKalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA 30341. https://lifelineanimal.org/donate-today/. John "Jay" Youngblood's memory will forever live on in our hearts, and the impact he had on those around him will never be forgotten.