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.

Jimmy Marshall Franklin
The legendary air show pilot passed away
Sunday, July 10, 2005
in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Canada.
He was 57 years old.

The aircraft he was flying collided with another aircraft piloted by Bobby Younkin.

Bobby Younkin was not only one of Jimmy’s closest friends,
but also one of the best pilots he had ever known.

Jimmy was born to
Oliver Gene “Zip” and Valerie Franklin
on May 16, 1948 in Lovington, New Mexico.

He learned to fly sitting on his father’s lap, and while home alone at age 12,
snuck out and soloed himself.
Shortly after, he taught himself aerobatics
and began his 38 year air show career at age 19.

He is survived by
Kyle Franklin - Son & Wingwalker
Terry Franklin - Sister
Steven & Jana Franklin - Brother & Sister in Law
Soren Franklin - Nephew
Mariah Franklin - Neice