YOUNG, Jr., Henry Henry Lewis Young, Jr., 77, died November 15, 2015, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Born in Atlanta to the late Henry Lewis Young, Sr. and Rosa Croft Young on March 9, 1938, Henry graduated from Murphy High School in Atlanta in 1956. He joined the 82nd Airborne Division and served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1957 to 1961. For many years he was Judge Advocate of the 82nd Airborne Division Association. Henry graduated from Emory University in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. In 1967 he graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law where he served as Articles Editor of the University of Virginia Law Review, after which he practiced law in the State of Georgia for 47 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Detweiler, son James Britton Young and wife Kelly of Sanford NC; daughter Maria Croft Young Price and husband Larry of San Marcos TX; sister Rosa Young McNairy of Greensboro NC; brothers Robert Croft Young and J. Richard Young, both of Atlanta; grandson, Britton Allen Young and granddaughters, Brooke Ellen Young and Savannah Blaire Young, as well as 9 nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 21st at The Church of the Apostles-North, 34 Grant Road West, Dawsonville, GA 30534. The family will receive visitors after the service. Henry's ashes will be scattered at a later date by the family at Brasstown Bald, the highest natural point in Georgia. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Nov. 18, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry YOUNG

10 Entries

January 24, 2018

My condolences! I just found out about Henry's passing. I would with Henry in his real estate endeavors for a number of years. He was also some professional, funny and supportive of my legal career. May he soar with the angels!

Michael C. Obertone

Timothy Patton

July 17, 2017

It's sad to know such a strong, persistent, generous man has passed. You will always be remembered and missed Henry. We all know that he is now much happier in heaven with the Lord. Henry helped me out when I needed advice, wrote a will for me, started two businesses(Achieving Your Promises, LLC & Patton Properties, Inc.) and got a pre nuptial agreement for me. It has almost been two years since his passing and I still can't figure out how to get the important documents from him i.e pre-nup, will, and any other business documents. If anyone can help me out please write timothy@AchievingYourProimses or call 678-570-5128(Spotless Cleaning Service cell)

Dan Holbrook

March 24, 2017

We wil
always remember you Henry with love and affection
Dan and Becky
Hobrook

Diane Fowler

November 23, 2015

So sad to hear about Henry. I grew up in East Lake too and knew all the Youngs. Sympathy to Bobby and the family.
Diane Fowler Haynes

Betty Luce

November 21, 2015

Dearest, longest-friend Bobby:
I am sad that you have lost your brother.
I remember Henry as one of the most intelligent and humble people around, and I know you will miss him.
God bless you and your family with comfort in this sad time.

November 20, 2015

To Sister, Bobby and Dick,

So sorry to hear about Henry's passing. All of you are so special to me, but Henry was my favorite YOUNG.

Growing up together in East Lake with our marvelous families gave us such a wonderful foundation and treasured memories.

I feel like I have lost a brother - who happened to be one of the most brilliant and kindest guys I've ever known.

Love to all of you,
Beverly Knight Redfern

Rae Ellen Young

November 19, 2015

Rae Ellen

Sherry and Bill Weeks

November 19, 2015

We are very sorry to hear of Henry's death. He was a dear man and a blessing to those who knew him.
Sherry and Bill Weeks
Formerly of COTA

November 18, 2015

I was with Henry at Murphy High School and even though I was two years older and he was in an earlier class, I had frequent opportunity to get to know him. Henry was remarkably mature and thoughtful - and I suspected he was also very smart. His kindness and genuine personality distinguished him then. Over the years I have often thought of him and what a fine person he was. We have not lived in Atlanta since graduating from Emory in 1959, and going on to an Air Force career, I often wondered if I would ever meet him again.
Reading Henry's obituary is sad; however, it warms my heart to see his picture and read of his worthy accomplishments that affirmed all I knew/thought about him in high school.
Despite the decades and almost no contact, I am so very glad that I once knew him, shared his friendship at Murphy and treasure his impact on my life.
Frank Tuck
3717 Cantata Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
Colonel USAF Retired

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