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BORN
1943
DIED
2023
Gus Young Obituary
Savannah - Mr. Gus Young, 79, entered eternal rest Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Mr. Gus Young leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Catherine B. Young; daughters, Linda Howard, Priscilla Young-Hargrove (Cassius), Brenda Young-Scott (Timothy), Pamela Young-Quarterman (Michael), Stephanie Young; brothers, Mack W. Young Jr., Roosevelt Young (Beautina), Bobby L. Young Sr., Bernard Young, Lovelace T. Young (Justina); sister, Phyles Y. Baxter (Jerome), 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Christ Community Church, 1805 E. Gwinnett St., Savannah, Georgia 31404.
Interment: Oakgrove Cemetery
Jimmy Helmey
October 29, 2024
Just learned of Mr. Gus’s passing. Worked with Mr.Gus at Continental Can for years. He always had good things to say about everybody. Will keep the family in our prayers.
Priscilla Young-Hargrove
November 10, 2023
I miss my daddy soooooooooooooo much!! There is not a day that goes by without me thinking of you!!! I LOVE YOU DADDY!!!
BOBBY ALBRIGHT
March 21, 2023
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND
Earlyn Hudson Simmons
March 18, 2023
May you find hope,for God is present to assure you of His guidance in the days to come . I attended Springfield Terrace Elementary School from 1st thur 7th grade with Gus .Always remembered him as a ,soft spoken , quiet , very humble person . God has gained an Angel ! To the family forever be proud and grateful for the life he lived . Rest in Peace my friend .
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Janice Anderson
March 18, 2023
Cousins.Praying for all of you during this most difficult time.Stay strong like he would want u to..Much love for ya'll
Sherrie Holmes Turner
March 17, 2023
To the Young Family, you have my sincere prayers and condolences. May God offer comfort today and the days to come.
Justina Young
March 16, 2023
Gus was soldout to God. His love and committment to God was evident to all that came in contact with him. I will always remember the times we spent at Pops taking about the Word and the Goodness of God. Gus has kept the faith and finished his race. He will be greatly missed!!
Justina Young
March 16, 2023
Gus was a man who was soldout to God. His love for God was apparant to anyone who came into contact with him. I enjoyed our times at Pop discussing the Word and the goodness of God.
Love you Bro, you kept the faith and finished the race.
mary Nelson
March 16, 2023
Mary creech nelson
A mighty man of God fight a good fight, So God just said come on home, you kept the faith.
Stephanie Hall-Hunter
March 16, 2023
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Hazel Hall
March 16, 2023
DEEPEST SYMPATHY Fom Hazel Hall and Family
Jesse Albright
March 16, 2023
My Sympathy to the extended Young family with fond memories of your loved one-Gus
Deloach /Hughes Family
March 15, 2023
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, The father of mercies and the God of all comfort. Our prayers and condolences to the family and especially you my Sister Stephanie. Mr. Young was a jewel he definitely will be miss. He truly was a man of God. Grateful for the Blessing of wisdom that he was to my family.
Lisa and Danny Kaminsky
March 15, 2023
My Husband and I have had the honor to know Gus and Cathy for over 20 years. Gus was the kindest, generous, Gentleman I have ever known. I consider the Young family as my own family. I love you all. Lisa and Danny Kaminsky
Shakira Young
March 14, 2023
Man Daddy. I can't even process the fact that you're gone. You were loved all over. Everybody who knew you knew that you were a good man and a man of God! I will miss you. But I will definitely see you again in the kingdom. Love you Daddy.
hermenia olds
March 13, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Young
March 12, 2023
Daddy you will be missed. I could not have ask for a better father. You were such a great leader, and provider to my mom and your family. I appreciate the numerous of years God allowed you to spend with us here on earth. I will continue to carry on everything you taught me. What a wonderful man of God you were. Job well done Daddy until we meet again, I will forever love you.
Edna Beaufort and Family
March 11, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Adriane Hall and Family!
March 11, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Johnnie Williams, jr.
March 11, 2023
I remember meeting Gus Young back in 1975 at Continental Can Company. Gus and I became both coworkers and friends. Gus was a good person and he tried to get along with everyone. To his family members, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. GOD got a friendly servant. You have my condolences and my prayers. Johnnie Williams, Jr.
LaVerne Harrison
March 11, 2023
Mr. Young was a kind man. He always greeted you with a welcoming smile! May God give the Young family a peace beyond all understanding. Love you, Be Blessed!
Michael Gordon
March 11, 2023
To the Young family my prayers are with you doing this time.Gus was like a big brother to so many of us in Carver Village. He will be missed
Rochelle Hines
March 11, 2023
Lost for words. I loved Gus from day one. Just an absolute great man, humble, loving, welcoming and a true man of God. Prayers for the entire Young family. May God continue to comfort the hearts of his people. Be ye reconciled with the father! Well Done brother
Jerry Carver
March 11, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. A friend and co-worker, we had many great memories working together.
Cynthia Wells
March 10, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Scott-Polite
March 10, 2023
To the family and friends of Mr. Gus , I’m so sorry to hear about your loss and I pray that our Heavenly Father will continue to bless ,comfort and strengthen you all during your time of sorrow. Mr. Gus will truly be missed.
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