RONALD "RONNIE" YOUNG

Ronald Ellis "Ronnie," Young, age 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a wonderful friend of many, left this world on January 12, 2015. He loved many activities: hunting, fishing, canoeing, the art of farming and in the past few years, clay bird shooting. In leaving, those around him know his favorite word became, "Pull!"
He was the son of the late Conrad Ellis and Martha (Jones) Young, he was a life-long resident of Port Royal.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy; two daughters, Sharon Mann (Mike) of Ft. Myers, Fla and Bonny Folz (Edward) of Louisville; four grandchildren, Michael Conrad, Tyler Lee Mann, Sara E. Denley and Mathew Edward Folz, and four great-grandchildren, in addition to several adopted grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Young served his county as a Biology teacher at Henry County High School, Principal at Pleasureville and Eastern Grade Schools, moved on to serve as Principal at HCHS, finishing his career as the First Assistant Principal of County at HCMS and HCHS.
Ronnie was among the beginning of the Cattleman Association, served on the Conservation Board for over 20 years and was an active Deacon at Port Royal Baptist Church where he followed in his grandfather's footsteps.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Port Royal Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. John Inscore Essick, Rev. Amber Inscore Essick and Rev. Carl Rucker. Burial was in Port Royal Cemetery. Visitation was held beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home, and from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Port Royal Baptist Church.