Passed away at the age of 49
Sunday, July 10, 2005
in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Canada.
The aircraft he was flying collided with another aircraft piloted by Jimmy Franklin.
Jimmy Franklin was not only the best pilot ever in Bobby's eyes,
but he was also one of Bobby's closest friends.
Bobby was born on
October 30, 1955, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
to Jim and Catherine Younkin.
He learned to fly at the age of 16. After a brief stint flying U.
S. Airmail in the late 1970's,
he ran a successful air charter service.
He continued his love of flying by flying air shows, and eventually
became
Internationally known as one of the greatest pilots in the Air Show
Industry.
Jeanie Younkin - Loving Wife
Matthew & Michelle Younkin - Son & Daughter-in-law
Amanda Younkin - Daughter
Catherine Younkin - Mother
Jim Younkin - Father
Kathy Linzay - Sister
Robin Younkin - Sister
3 neices all of Fayetteville.
