Barry James "BJ" Youngblood

Barry James ""BJ"" Youngblood, age 27, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Mr. Youngblood was born in Gulfport and was a proud graduate of the MS School for Math and Science. He also graduated from MS State with a BS in physics, his favorite area of study. He is an Eagle Scout with Troop 301. His hobbies included the pursuit of knowledge, technology, fishing, reading, and discussing world events, especially economics and politics. He was a lifelong learner and encouraged others to continue their education. He will be remembered as our loving son, brother, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Youngblood, and Mr. Oscar James Pool, Jr.
He is survived by his parents, Barry Knight and Joyce Lynn Youngblood of Gulfport; brothers, Bryan S. Youngblood (Dr. Laura Bond Youngblood) of Lookout Mountain, GA, and Jay Brent Youngblood (Shay Bostwick) of Lookout Mountain, GA; grandmother, JoAnn W. Pool of Gulfport, and his best buddy, his cat, Noob.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport at 11:00 a.m. Friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ""Barry James Youngblood Scholarship for Physics Students,"" MS School for Math and Science, 1100 College St., MUW 1627, Columbus, MS 39701, or to the ""John Kelley Tiak Scholarship,"" 45 Hardy Ct., Box 316, Gulfport, MS 39507
Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.