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for Ivory YOUNG
Lucille Parks
April 16, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family!
Mattie Alloway
December 10, 2018
I was so sorry to hear of Jr's death. My deepest sympathy go out to the family know that you are in my prayers The last time I saw Jr he reminded me that I taught him to tie his shoes as a little boy. May the Lord bless and keep you the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace
Thekla Holder
December 1, 2018
May the good Lord have you in his presence now. Peace and Love be with your entire family. Job will done!!!!. My servant. Rest in Peace.
DEACONROBERT AND MARY PRICE
November 30, 2018
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
James Gordon
November 30, 2018
We send our sincerest condolences to the family and the City of Atlanta colleagues of Councilman Ivory Lee Young Jr.He was our person on the Council. He stood shoulder to shoulder with us in every project we engaged in with the City.He was instrumental in making Atlanta a Purple Heart City.
Military order of the Purple Heart Chapter 465
Atlanta Georgia
November 29, 2018
To the family and friends of Mr.Young
please accept my deepest condolences.
May the God of tender mercies
comfort you during this difficult time
Byron Owsley
November 29, 2018
Ivory, you were GOD send with committed to the team. Which you quickly establish yourself with vision,talents and profound resolve, move you to the forefront of leadership. Your committed tasks for neighborhood revitalization, stabilization and economic reinvestments efforts were realized. Your efforts for your beloved Atlanta's Historic Westside Neighborhoods stand as current testimonial monument for you/teams and community and The City of Atlanta.
My deepest condolences to family, friends and COA.
May all find comfort with the lord Grace/blessings during this time of loss.
You are truly miss but not forgotten.
RIP my Brother/Friend
SANDRA J.
November 29, 2018
Family, there are no words to convey our sorrow for you during these trying times. Ivory left a legacy of memories for you to reminisce on; treasure those memories and be assured that the God of Comfort has him tucked away in his memory as well.
Saundra Douglas
November 29, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family.
The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc.
November 29, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
November 28, 2018
So Saddened at the lost of my friend and great man..Ivory you will truly be missed and we will carry your legacy forward...Rodney Daniel Runway Images Productions
Bunnie Jackson-Ransom
November 27, 2018
Ivory, Dear Ivory. You have been a dear friend to me and my family. I appreciate you and what you gave to this city.
To Mrs. Young: I have not met many politicians whom i could trust as much as Ivory Lee Young. I will miss him; Atlanta will miss him. Cling to his precious memories.
Mary Capers Irvin
November 27, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
The Rotary Club of Atlanta West End
November 27, 2018
We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of Atlanta City Councilman, Ivory Lee Young, Jr.
Mr. Young's life and career represented his extraordinary achievements.
SHON STOREY
November 26, 2018
My condolences to the Young family. RIP Ivory,may we continue to carry the torch you carried on behalf of so many people.
Gloria Capers-Thomas
November 26, 2018
You will be miss my brother and cousin
Capers Family.
Lillie Webb
November 25, 2018
Love transcends time, space, and circumstances. Sincere sympathy. Sending LOTS of Light and LOVE.
RDLN'2002
November 20, 2018
As an employee for the City Atlanta and an resident of the city, me and my family would like to send out condolences to Young family for there lost and the City lost of Councilman Young. Harden Family
Ernest Brathwaite
November 20, 2018
Ivory Lee Young, Jr. was a great man and I am proud to say that he was a great friend. He will be truly missed.
John Elmore, Jr.
November 20, 2018
My most sincere condolences to the family of Ivory Lee Young, Jr. He meant so much to me and the community he served faithfully. Rest in power my friend.
R. R.
November 20, 2018
"Happy are the mild tempered since they will inherit the earth." So sorry for your loss.
November 19, 2018
Rest in peace, Ivory. My condolences to the Young family.
Felicia L. Mason
Hampton Institute, Class of '84
Brenda Jones
November 19, 2018
My prayers are with you an your family.
November 19, 2018
Offering my deepest sympathy to the Young family in your hour of grief. Sorry for your loss. May the peace of God comfort you through this most difficult time.
Wilford Ray
November 19, 2018
Ivory, I remember your first campaign and was glad to help in the effort to Elect a good Man. Passing out fliers and waving to your constituents at the Morris Brown Bridge along MLK. God speed My Brother Architect, Brother Friend and Brother in Christ. We will miss you.
November 19, 2018
God bless the extended family of City Councilman Ivory Lee Young Jr. He will be missed.
W. & J. Parrish
Linda Israel
November 19, 2018
As a former employee with the City of Atlanta Finance Department, I had the pleasure of interacting with City Council Staff and Members. It was evident that Councilmember Young was passionate about service and serving his constituents. My condolences to his wife, children and extended family. Death is never easy...especially at such a young age. But God will give you peace that surpasses all understanding. Trust him in this season. God bless and comfort you now and forever more.
Amanda Turner
November 19, 2018
Ivory had such a good heart and kind soul. He was truly involved and engaged with his community. Ivory has roots in my hometown of Butler,Al. He carried those family values that were instilled in Him from his parents and gave them to the world. I remember him in grade school as being a fighter and not letting anyone tear him down. He took that passion and invested it in the city of Atlanta.
Board of NPU-K
November 19, 2018
We send our condolences to our neighbor, the Young family, at this time of great loss. Ivory Young was a respected servant to our community and city and will greatly be missed. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
George Hornbein
November 18, 2018
My condolences go to Ivory's family. Ivory was an admirable, principled person with moral integrity that gave him strength - and those around him strength. I will miss him.
Bettye Richardson-Brown
November 17, 2018
Truly Ivory Young's passing is a lost to many. I salute you fellow Hamptonian, as you always let your "life do the singing". That is the way you were true to yourself and your alma mater. Sincere prayers to the family. Sorrowfully yours,
Cynthia Henderson
November 17, 2018
Rest in Peace Councilman Young and thank you for your efforts on behalf of the residents living and has lived on the Westside, along with the English Avenue Community of Atlanta.
Rev. & Mrs. Solomon A. Williams
November 17, 2018
In Sympathy:
God knows your loss. Lay your burdens in His hands, for he is strong. Rest your head in His shoulders, for he is compassionate. Give to Him your pain and sorrow, for He is love.
Praying that His love will comfort your sorrowing heart, praying that His promises will bring you perfect peace.
Alice Pickett
November 17, 2018
Ivory Young was a gentleman and a scholar. I was always able to count on his assistance and that of his loyal staff. Every person's need were important to him. Vine City, NPU-K and the larger community of Atlanta's Westside has lost a true friend. In the 18 years I've lived in Howell Station, Ivory stood by us as we faced various challenges. My sincere condolences to his family and may they take comfort in his life well lived.
Rev Robin Henry, Allen Temple AME Church
November 17, 2018
Trusting God that your labor was not in vain, but for the Glory of the Lord. Praying that the family will receive the blessing of peace and Comfort from our Savior Jesus Christ.
Leonard Adams
November 17, 2018
My heart is heavy. We will always love you my good brother. The world is better because of you. My family will always have a special place in our hearts for the Young family.
Peace and blessings
Sally Harley
November 17, 2018
Iam sadden by the passing of ivory Lee young, a person couldn't of know a better person, he did a lot of wonderful things in different communities , and he believed in giving people credit when credit was due, I will miss seeing him at city hall, the family has my heartfelt condolences.
Craig Galanos
November 17, 2018
It was an honor knowing Ivory. My deepest condolences to Shalise and his entire family.
The city will miss him and his works.
Bonita Jones
November 17, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the Young family and the City of Atlanta. Each have lost a great man. Each was graced by a caring man. He now transitions to his next life which will be be greater because of this life. Thank you for your service to Atlanta Sir. Thank you family for sharing your loved one with Atlanta.
Doris Thomas
November 17, 2018
My Condolences to the Young famiy and all who knew him.May he rest in peace as his legacy lives on.
E Thomas
November 17, 2018
My condolences and prayers go to the Young family. Councilman Young was truly a servant to his community he will truly, truly be missed. I remember 1st meeting Councilman Young, He made it very clear "Welcome to the community, if you have questions or need help in your community, give me a call." Rest in peace Councilman Young, what a wonderful example of a genuine God fearing servant of God, a servant of the community & devoted Husband and family man. We miss you already!
Derrick Mitchell
November 16, 2018
My condolence and prayers goes to the young family. Councilman Young was truly a servant to his God his family and to the people he will truly be missed. Rest on my brother.
Percy Brooks
November 16, 2018
Ivory Young served as our Chief Architect for the Vine City Housing Ministry while employed at at CWI as the Georgia Dome was being built in the 1980's. His custom designed Craftsman floor plans have been built across the City of Atlanta neighborhoods. Very smart, thoughtful, talented and skilled. We often talked about NPU-L Politics and the history of Vine City and Sunset Ave. I'm honored to say that he was my friend before his political career. Man of the People. We had many conversations with George Prather, Eddie Laws, Albert Wardlaw, Tom Jones and Rev. W.L. Cottrell about house designs and houses to be built in Vine City back in the day. "No Shot Gun Houses Ivory" This is the New Westside not the old NASH Band, Mr. George Prather would always remind us.
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