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Texas State Championship Enduro Circuit | |
| In Memory of Marvin D. Youngblood | ||
| They are gone but never forgetten. |
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| Marvin Don Youngblood |
| Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend |
Marvin was inducted as an honorary member of the Hall of Fame in 1991. For many years, Marvin was an avid supporter of Enduro riding and an inspiration to all who met him. Typical of the many memories of Marvin during his active days as a rider was, after working most of the day Saturday, then traveling many hours alone, he would arrive at an Enduro site late on Saturday night, sometimes with his bike stuffed in the trunk of his car.
On one occasion, at a particularly hot August Enduro where Marvin was working at a mileage reset, he greeted the tired and weary riders with cold slices of “life saving” watermelon. Marvin also served as the “official” Master of Ceremonies at the annual awards banquet for several years offering insight and humor to the proceedings. The rule for honorary membership into the Hall of Fame says that a person must have “significantly contributed to the success and folklore of the TSCEC”. For all who have known him through the years, Marvin certainly meets this requirement.
Mr. Youngblood served his country proudly in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force during World War II and Korea. He was a founding member of the Trailblazers Motorcycle Club of Fort Worth. He also competed in numerous Cowtown Marathons throughout the years. Marvin was preceded in death by his brother, C.L. Youngblood, and his mother, Amy Harris-Koldin.
Survivors: Loving wife of 52 years, Bonnie Youngblood; daughter, Tracy Babbitt and husband, Robert; and grandchildren, Nicole, Chris and Jenna Babbitt.