John Samuel "Sam" Youmans

Mr. John Samuel “Sam” Youmans, 72, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Blackshear, GA, on February 18, 1952, Sam had lived all of his life in Pierce County.  He worked as a meat cutter at Lairsey’s before moving on to Reid, Inc. as a diesel mechanic.  He was the owner/operator of Youmans Tractor Service for several years, before taking a job with Utilities Construction Company.  He finally settled into a job with Satilla REMC, from which he would retire after many years of dedicated service.  As with any typical mechanic, he loved to work on trucks in his spare time.  He also enjoyed traveling and finding interesting spots to camp, but his most enjoyable pastime was spent with his kids and grandkids, who he loved very much.  Mr. Youmans was of the Baptist faith.

He was a son of the late Ander Eugene Youmans and Susie Oglesby Youmans Thornton.  He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Joseph Lawton Thornton; a grandson, Eric Moore; all four of his brothers, Randall, Tommy, Andy, and Jimmy Youmans; an infant sister; and a brother-in-law, Danny Holloway.

Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Wanda Whitley Youmans of Blackshear; a daughter, Sandra (Lester) Roberts of Blackshear; 3 sons, Stevie (Kandi) Moore of Blackshear, Manuel Reeves of Massillon, OH, and Jamie (Angela) Taylor of Waycross; a sister, Linda Holloway of Blackshear; a sister-in-law, Carol Youmans of Blackshear; 7 grandchildren, Anna Roberts, Anthony Moore, Garret Taylor, Megan Moore, MacKenzie Taylor, Emory Reeves, and Brantley Reeves; 1 great-grandson, Keagan Kniceley; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Youmans will be held Saturday afternoon, February 15, 2025, at 3:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Chapel with Rev. Randall Gunter and Rev. John Sasser officiating.

Visitation will be held Saturday afternoon from 1:00 until 3:00 at the funeral home chapel.

Interment will be in the Waters Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Gene Taylor, Romeo Reyes, Authur Carter, Kenny Peacock, Michael Strickland, and Bentley Carter.

Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Satilla REMC and are asked to meet at the funeral home by 2:30 Saturday afternoon.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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