Waldo Hampton Youmans
Waldo Hampton Youmans, 87, of Plant City, died Feb. 7, 2017.
He was born in Pinetta, Florida, on March 11, 1929, to the late Joseph William and Saviner Mae Milton Youmans. He was veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served during the Korean War. After his service, he was an engineer for the Seaboard Railroad and then founded Youmans and Son Well Drilling Co. During this time, he drilled many wells for missionaries in Ethiopia and Honduras. He was a deacon at Bethany Baptist Church, and was recently a member at Shiloh Baptist Church in Plant City. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dixie D. Youmans; daughters, Dee Miller (Craig) and Dana Brannon (Donald); son, Joe Youmans (Wendy); grandchildren, Brandi Viciere (Joe), Ethan Brannon (Megan), Emma Youmans and Ian Youmans; great-grandchildren, Nora Lyn Viciere and Carter Alan Brannon; and siblings, Mary Griffin and Emory Youmans.
The family is appreciative of the excellent care provided by LifePath Hospice, Sapphire team.
A funeral service was held Feb. 10, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Plant City.
Memorial contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice, 12470 Telecom Drive, Suite 300 W., Temple Terrace, Florida 33637, or to Shiloh Baptist Church, 1104 Cason St., Plant City, Florida 33563.
Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
