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Samuel Young Obituary
Mr. Young was born in South Boston, Va., and moved to Petersburg as a young child. Mr. Young was an Army veteran of World War II. He was an employee of Truck and Equipment as a salesman for many years.
Mr. Young was the son of the late Rev. Samuel L. and Nauvata Gordon Young. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Gwendolyn Y. Richardson, Mabel Y. Harris, Lurline Y. Harper, Rosemary Y. Goode and Thelma Y. Boone; and three brothers, Shirley L. Young, Lawrence A. Young Sr. and Charles K. Young Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted life friend, Beatrice Tucker; three sons, Anthony "Mack" Wilson, Samuel J. "Pete" Coleman of Hampton, Va., and Samuel J. Young Jr. (Marline) of Petersburg, Va.; two daughters, Iris "Neta" Young Williams and Brenda Nickelberry Stockton, both of Petersburg, Va.; sister-in-law, Henrietta W. Young; two brothers-in-law, Joseph Goode and Sterlin Boone, both of Petersburg, Va.; two grandsons; three granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. The interment to follow at the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at the residence. The family may be contacted by calling Iris Williams at (804) 732-9132 or (804) 647-9192, or Melvin Harper at (804) 590-1032 or (804) 586-9046.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Young online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Young
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Bonnie Young-Freeman
December 13, 2008
May God bless your family in its time of loss. We remember Sammy when he lived in DC on Evarts Street. He would come to visit my father and family. We are Uncle James' children.
Gwenbolyn B. Tucker
December 11, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
FRED J. & JEAN DILLARD
December 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Sturdivant Family
December 10, 2008
Thinking of you at this time of loss with heartfelt sympathy. May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you.
Tami
December 10, 2008
As I stood in your room on yesterday I guess I knew then that it would be very soon as it was evident that your spirit was preparing to leave, it was quiet and only the sounds of your breath I could hear as it was fading away. I know that God has bless your soul and your heart, because no more suffering. Rest in Peace, Uncle Sammy, you were a solider thru it all. your great-niece Tami (young) Donnell & great-great niece Kayla.
Samondria Wilson
December 10, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
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