John Henry Young

1929 - 2026

John Henry Young

John Henry Young, age 96, passed away at Carolina Caring on Thursday, February 5, 2026. John was born in Mitchell County, N.C., on Sunday, September 22, 1929 to the late John S. Young and Myrtle Young.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Caroline Young Snyder and many half brothers and sisters.

John served in the Korean War and continued his service through the Army Reserves for 30 years.

He made several mission trips to Honduras in service to the Lord. John worked for Bumgarner Oil Company for many years. He started the company's heating and air division, and he trained many people in his trade. John missed a lot of Thanksgiving and Christmas meals with his family servicing furnaces.

He played semi-pro baseball and softball for Viewmont Baptist Church. He taught Randall and Greg how to play baseball, ping pong, how to hunt and use firearms. John liked to go square dancing. He liked going on trips with Faye and his friends, Joe and Helen Mercer.

Those left to cherish John's memory are his wife, Georgia Faye Young; nephews and nieces, Randall Sullins (Jeannie), Greg Sullins (Lisa), Rick Wilson (Flossy), Gerald Gouge (Sally), Saundra Denny, Rita Taylor (Phillip); and great nieces and nephews, Joel, Brian, Marianne, Kim, Chasity, and Joshua. The family would like to give a special thanks to Sandy and Michelle McAlpine for all their love and kindness.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Viewmont Baptist Church, 1246 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601.

A Funeral Service for John will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Viewmont Baptist Church with Pastor Andrew Rawls officiating.

Condolences may be sent to the Young family at www.drumfh-hickory.com

The Young family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hickory, NC.

Drum Funeral Home & Cremations

940 29th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601