Christopher C. Young

Christopher Young Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

YOUNG, Christopher C. Christopher C. Young, age 65, of Mitchell, GA died on November 20, 2009, after a 20 month battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur C. Young and is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pam; two daughters, Mary Brady, and Beth Jones, both of Ballground, GA; five grandchildren; mother, Frances Young of Sandy Springs; sister, Allyson Arbuthnot and her husband Gordon of Indianapolis, IN; nephew Jim and niece Sara. Christopher served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1968 at the rank of RM3. He worked for AT&T after being discharged from the Navy and later served for 30 years as a DeKalb County Police Officer, retiring at the rank of sergeant. After retiring from DeKalb County, the family moved to Mitchell, GA in 1995, where he worked for the Glascock County Sheriff's Department as a deputy from 1995 until 1997. Christopher was an avid fisherman, deer hunter and sportsman. He was a private pilot and enjoyed spending time with his German Shepherd, Lars. Christopher was a member of the Clarkston Masonic Lodge #492, F & AM. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 23, 2009 at 1 PM in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. Interment Crest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 until 6 PM at A. S. Turner & Sons.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Nov. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Young

9 Entries

C.C. Poteet

November 24, 2009

C.C. was a good guy, better cop. His sideways glances were unforgettable. He will be missed.

November 24, 2009

Dear Pam and Family,
I was saddened to learn of Chris's passing. Although I only met Chris in 2001 I felt I've known him much longer. As a shipmate, fellow police officer and deer hunter we had much in comon and I regarded Chris as a true friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry & Elaine Corkey
USS Pocono Association

J.D. Shumpert

November 23, 2009

Dear Pam

I shall miss Chris immensely as he was an avid deer hunter and a "honest cop" when it came to law enforcement. We always tried to outdo each other every deer season and I will have to admit, he usually beat me on trophy bucks. It was a pleasure to work with him at DKPD for many many years.

I know full well that we were "dinosaurs in law enforcement community" but we always did the right thing, even when no one was looking. We took great care of those in need and of our brother officers. We enjoyed our job and would have worked for nothing if need be to serve our duties.

Chris Young will always remain in my memories until my death. He was principled and followed the "oath of office" at all times. It goes without saying....."he was one of the good guys" at the DeKalb Department of Public Satefy. I pride myself in saying that I was also a member of that group.

It did my heart good to see that your husband was a "fellow Mason" with his offical apron on in the burial casket. Although I was not aware that he was a "brother" in the lodges, I should have known it as he performed his duties without question while in the police department. I am frustrated at the loss of my friend who served so well.

True to the code, please tell me what I may do to help you in this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and thank you for providing Chris many supportive years of "happy marriage."

We all shall miss him so, but yet, are encouraged by his tenacious fight against illness and the ability to enjoy life to it's fullest in the final years. You should be very proud of him. I am certainly so inclined and only hope I can serve in a similar fashion for my children and friends.

DeKalb Officers

November 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Young family.

Walter Green

November 23, 2009

I am thankful to have known Chris at DKPD. He was a great person to be around and taught me alot about policing. My prayers are with the family.

Tammy Paulus

November 22, 2009

Pam, thanks for letting me know. My thoughts, love and prayers continue to come your way. The world has lost an amazing person and heaven better watch out! ;-)

November 22, 2009

We were greatly saddened with the news of Chris' passing, and we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you move through the grieving process. We will sorely miss seeing and talking with Chris at our annual association gatherings, and we will pray mightily that the Lord our God will take Chris into His Heavenly Kingdom, and that He will ease the pain of your suffering and of your loss.

Jim Bryan and Pam Gavlinski
USS Pocono Association

Joyce Ledbetter

November 22, 2009

Pam and family,
We were truly saddened to hear about Chris. John enjoyed working with him at DKPD. Chris' sense of humor and his words of encouragement meant a lot to John as he too fights the big battle. Please know that you and your family are still in our prayers. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy, Joyce and John Ledbetter

Bill Murphy

November 22, 2009

We were saddened to hear of the loss of Chris. Altough there was little face to face contact we have grown to love and respect members of the GGVG board. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family at this time and always. Bill and Connie Murphy

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