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Edward Thomas "Whis" Young
Ed Young went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 16, 2010. Ed was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Elon, the son of the late Othar Lee and Rebecca Farris Young.
As a young adult, Ed served four years in the Air Force, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He served in World War II, provided Basic Training instruction across the United States, and spent two years stationed in Calcutta, India. He spent his post-military life working at Mead Corporation. He finally retired after 35 years of service. Being a jack of all trades (mechanic, electrician, painter and builder) with a strong work ethic, he was never content to sit still. During his retirement, he refinished and reupholstered furniture.
Ed also loved music. He was a soloist for the Golden Merrymakers for many fun years. He also sang at various events including funerals, birthdays, Christenings, weddings and church.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe. He served the Lord faithfully in many capacities including church bus driver, usher and deacon.
Ed leaves his wife of 65 years, Aileen Burford Young. He is also survived by his three sons and their wives: Allen and Patricia Young of Madison Heights, John and Dianne Young of Elon, and Paul and Ginger Young of Goochland; his nine grandchildren, Allena Tarvin (Dave) of Virginia Beach, Krista Moore (Brad) of Big Island, Spencer Young of Lynchburg, Lauren and Craig Young, both of Elon; and Harry, Thomas, Richard and Virginia Young, all of Goochland; and his three great-grandchildren, Dillon and Delanie Tarvin, and Maggie Moore.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Monroe with Pastor Glynn Coleman officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church and all other times at his residence. A private interment will take place in Centenary Cemetery, Naola.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Monroe, 139 Francis Avenue, Monroe, VA, 24574.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434)237-9424.
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Memories and Condolences
for EDWARD YOUNG
Joanne Bryant
November 18, 2010
To Aileen and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss of Ed. May God bless you and all your family. Love, Joanne Bryant
November 18, 2010
to john and family,
so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.my thoughts and prayers are with each
of you.
beth hawkins kirby
November 18, 2010
To Aileen and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of loss.
Jean Burford White
Lake Ridge, VA
William Young
November 18, 2010
Condolensces from the otherwise extended Young family of the late imputable Robert Lee, brother of Whis. Our Sympathy.
William T. Young & family of many nieces and nephews
Janet Brizendine Hailey
November 18, 2010
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Todd Young
November 18, 2010
Our condolences to the family from our extended family from Whis' brother, the late Robert Lee, who you failed to be mention in the obituary.
Todd & Brenda YOUNG & the many nieces and newphews
Vickie Reagan
November 18, 2010
Sorry to hear of Ed passing. I hold close the memories of working with him in our entertainment group. Sincerely
Debbie Terry
November 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ernie & Tina Cash
November 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you John and family.
Becky Allen
November 17, 2010
Aileen and family,
Please accept our condolences.
Becky Davis Allen and Charlie Davis, Jr.
Wayne Tyree
November 17, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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