Obituary for Epolion E. Youngblood Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Epolion ‘Sonny’ Youngblood. Epolion ‘Sonny’ Youngblood was born on October 24th 1941 in Union Springs, AL. As a young boy he attended Hazelwood Elementary and other Anderson community schools before enlisting in the United States Army. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and...