John B. Young

John B. Young obituary, Moundsville, WV

John B. Young

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John Young Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - Moundsville on Oct. 9, 2025.

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John B. Young, 90, of Moundsville, WV; passed away Thursday, October 9th, 2025 at Moundsville Health Care Center.
He was born February 9, 1935; the son of the late Clark and Opal Young.
John was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Moundsville; he was a US Air Force Veteran; Knights of Pythias, Little Prince Lodge #79; American Legion Earl Francis Post #3; and Moundsville Senior Citizens.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Gunto Young; a daughter, Debra Jean Young; and two sisters, Janice Morgan and Geri Yates.
Survivors include son, John (Diane) Young of Glen Dale; daughter, Carla (Rick) Morehead of Glen Dale; four grandchildren, John Lucas "Luke" (Katie) Young, Lynsie (Stephen) Philipps, Jessy Thomas Strait and Heather (Scott) Merritt; one brother, Bernard (Dorothy) Young of Moundsville; 6 great grandchildren, Averey Booth, Emersyn Philipps, Mason Young, Isaac, Leah, and Landon Merritt; several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, October 12th from 4-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville with Knights of Pythias service beginning at 7:30pm.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, October 13th at 11am at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Wesley Howsare officiating.
Entombment in Riverview Cemetery Mausoleum where Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct Military Services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Pythias, 119 ½ Jefferson Ave Moundsville, WV 26041 or the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 1200 Third Street Moundsville, WV 26041.
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Oct

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Grisell Funeral Home

400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041

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Oct

12

Service

7:30 p.m.

Grisell Funeral Home

400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041

Send Flowers

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Grisell Funeral Home

400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.