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Yancy James Young Sr.

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Yancy Young Obituary

YOUNG Yancy James Young, Sr., age 31, passed away on May 19, 2011. He is survived by his son, Yancy James Young, Jr., mother Glenda Young Davis, father Anthony Thomas, brother Anthony (Monique R.) Young, Sr., sisters Chanel and Tashanda Young, nieces Khole Young and Armani Tero, nephews, Anthony Young Jr. and Tiron Young, grandmother Florence Young and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Herbert Young, James and Christian Thomas. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Friday, May 27, 2011 at The Chapel of The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., NOLA for 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery. NOLA. Online guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Donavin D. Boyd and Linear Brooks Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on May 26, 2011.

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Rusty Baker

June 8, 2012

My best friend 4 years old roman st 4 life

your lil sis shanda

June 8, 2012

I miss u I miss u I miss u my love

Tyra

May 19, 2012

R.I.P Yancy. Look over your fam & friends. It's been a year 2 long. Still can't believe ur gone

Your Forever Love

May 19, 2012

One year ago you left us to be in a much better place. Although the pain is still unbearable and our hearts are still heavy whenever you are thought of there is always reason to smile!!!! R.I.P YANK

Jentae?

March 27, 2012

I still love u more everyday.........

Your Forever Love

March 26, 2012

MISSING U!!!!

Kizzy

March 24, 2012

7777777Mourning u til the day I join u my hardhead7777777

Your Forever Love

February 14, 2012

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! I LOVE YOU

Monique Young

February 13, 2012

Just thinking of you (as always)! Until we meet again.

your lil sis shanda

January 13, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BRO LOVE U I CANT EVEN SAY HAPPY B DAY I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO SEE YOUR FACE !!!!!!!!

Monique Young

January 13, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER! I'm trying to make myself come and see you. I LOVE YOU!!

Your Forever Love

January 13, 2012

It really sucks that I have to tell you "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" on your memorial page. MISSING YOU!!!!

YANCY YOUNG JR.

January 13, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DA !!! I am going to bring you a heink when i get out of school today. I LOVE YOU!!!

YANCY YOUNG JR.

January 13, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDA DA!!! I am going to bring you a heink when i get out of school today. I LOVE YOU!!

Your Forever Love

January 13, 2012

This really sucks that I have to tell you "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" on your memorial page. Miss you sooo much!!!

Kizzy

January 3, 2012

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Kizzy

January 1, 2012

Happy New Year baby!I love you and I still miss you.Your birthday will be here and you won't be here physically.That's going to be so hard but I know you'll be here in spirit.Mourning u til I join u my hardhead

Mrs. Young

December 23, 2011

Christmas is in 2 days. This will be the 1st one withou you 3 ;(. I can remember last year when I was ribing you about that small jogging suit:). Until we meet again. I LOVE YOU

Kizzy

December 22, 2011

I love you Yancy. I miss you and I can't stop thinking of you.7 months has been too long.The pain just doesn't stop.I love you my baby. Forever and a day.

your lil big sister love u cheesy

December 5, 2011

Hey big brother,im on my way home i was thinking bout u and thought ill just pass by and say hi...I love u soo much missing u everyday wishing u were still here your not but u will always b n my heart until we meet again me and armani and the family love u and always will smooches mawh tell boonie n peanie i said wats up...

Monique Young

November 28, 2011

I love you brother.The bond we had with one another was epic.Your big heart and smile will forever remain in my heart.Lil Tony keep talking about you.I wish you was here to see him cut up this football season.Until we meet again brother. Tears

Your sister-in-law Yana

November 27, 2011

Even though u aren't here physically , I kno your here in spirit... I still can't believe your gone .. Rest on hard head we missin u like crazy ....

love always your baby sister shanda

November 27, 2011

It hurts so bad not seeing your face for thanksgiving u really left me i think im going crazy im loosening it i can't stop crying every day i look at lil yank and see u all day he even act like u but i tony told me its going to be okay just stop thinkin about the bad stuff think about the happy times i always show doodah your picture and tell him who u r but i love u big bro and miss u soo much oh and mama told me u b talkin to her ill come vist your grave soon

November 25, 2011

Kind of strange not having anyone around to eat all the pecan and sweet potato pies yesterday. MISSING U

ur friend

November 15, 2011

Loved u once, love u still. Always have, always will. hehehe Remember that one? I know u do.I'm still loving u like u never left n screaming R.I.P Yank til the day I die. Mourning u til I join u

Your Forever Love

November 8, 2011

Thinking of you 24-7 MISSING U LIKE CRAZY!!! Loving u always

November 7, 2011

Today is not a good one. I barely come on here because it hurts so bad, but I thought I should share this with you. Your nephew was brushing his teeth last night and broke down in tears saying how much he misses you. I was at a lost for words. Your brother talked to him and he felt better. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU YAM YOUNG!! until we meet again:--(

ur friend

October 27, 2011

Loving u still my baby. Forever and a day

ur friend

October 19, 2011

5 months. I'm going 2 try not to cry today. I know ur in a better place. I know ur good, but I'm not. This is so HARD. I miss u so much. I just wish this was a bad dream. Rest on Yancy. Loving u like u never left

ur friend

October 16, 2011

It's been 2 long and I'm lost without u. Listening 2 music with u on the brain. Loving u forever and a day

ur friend

October 13, 2011

I heard u so I'm all smiles today. Thanks for that my love. 8^)

Jentae

October 9, 2011

Missing u insane

ur friend

October 8, 2011

I dreamed of u last night and woke up crying. I wish this was a bad dream and it hurt's because it's not. I had so much to tell u and I always thought I would have time. U don't know how much u meant to me. U don't know how much I miss u and how bad I'm hurting. I know this is hell on ur family because it's killing me. Rest on my love. Mourning u til I join u...

Mrs. Young

October 3, 2011

Coming on this page brings so much sadness to my heart. I don't undertand why I do it to myself. Tears REST ON BROTHER

ur friend

October 1, 2011

I wish u were here. Nothing's the same without u. I always thought we had time and now I'm hurt because it's too late. I swear this hurts so bad Yancy. I love u and miss u more than words could ever show. Rest on my love.

Your Family

September 19, 2011

It has been 4 months today since you left from this earth, and the pain we have in our heart is still there like it was MAy 19,2011. We love you Yank!

ur friend

September 9, 2011

Thought of u 2day my love.I miss u

Ur Friend

September 2, 2011

It's just as hard today as it was the day it happened. I miss u so much. I wish I had another chance to tell you how much I loved you and love you still. Rest in peace Yank. Loving you beyond the grave.

August 19, 2011

Three months since you've been gone.MISSING U

shantya trahan

August 11, 2011

Long time no see I miss seening u at mules with a smile on yo face I look at my too friends. An see u I know god build a big house just for u so live it up see u when I get there

mrs. Young

August 1, 2011

I had a dream about you last night,I cried so hard in my sleep till my eyes were stuck closed. I miss you Yank and would give anything to have you back :__(

Lil Yank's 9th Birthday 2/28/11

July 29, 2011

Mrs. Young

July 29, 2011

Yank I miss you so much!

Your Forever Love

July 28, 2011

I miss u soooo much u are somebody that i always wanted to be around. I would give anything to see that beautiful smile and to hear that Beavis and Butthead laugh. Loving u always

Yancy Jr.

July 19, 2011

Da i got my sparing gear at taekwondo and i compete in matches now. Its been two months today i still love you and i miss u

your lil sis shanda love u and my hair is longer then yours (lol)

July 17, 2011

i love u and your heart still is beating inside me i miss u soooo much we will see u again some day xoxoxoxo

Jentae

July 15, 2011

I love you n I know u know I do that's why I can keep smiling as if you were still telling me every night even though I don't hear your voice..... I feel all ur love no distance can replace, n I know it's true.... Missing u!

Monique Young

July 12, 2011

I miss you so much, words can't even explain.

Mother's Day 2010

July 11, 2011

Nephew Part 2010

July 11, 2011

Easter 2010

July 11, 2011

Mardi Gras Day

July 11, 2011

UR FRIEND

July 9, 2011

THIS IS SOOO HARD! I MISS U SO MUCH BRUH! YANCY UR ALWAYS IN MY HEART. THIS HURTS MAN. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE UR GONE. I WISH I COULD TALK 2 U ONE LAST TIME. I LOVE U BEYOND THE GRAVE. SEE U ON THE OTHER SIDE!!! I LOVE U YANCY. HAAAAARRRRRRDDDDDHEEEEAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDD

HENRY THOMAS

June 25, 2011

EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT THERE WITH YOU
TODAY,MY HEART WILL ALWAYS BE THERE.
YANCY YOU WERE SUCH A WONDERFUL NEPHEW,
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES.
GOOD BLESS EVERYONE.
LOVE UNCLE HENRY

RAJEAN THOMAS

June 24, 2011

oIT is so hard to let someone go whom means so much to so many people,Let memories warm your heart everytime you are feeling a loss. RIP NEPHEW

portia thomas

June 23, 2011

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED SO MUCH,YOU
WAS SUCH A SWEET AND LOVING NEPHEW.I MISS
MOST OF ALL HEARING YOU SAYING ,HEY AUNTIE EACH AND EVERY TIME I TALK TO YOU
OR SAW YOU IN PERSON.TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS OF YANCY MAY WE ALL FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING HE IS DOING JUST FIND.
LOVE ALWAYS
AUNTIE PORTIA

June 20, 2011

Brother this is HARD for all of us. Yesterday was father's day and 1 month since you left us on earth. Not a day goes buy that I don't think of you. Visiting your grave on yesterday was just as hard as watching you go in it, but you came to me 2 weeks ago and told me you were ok. We love you and miss you sooooo much. Mr & Mrs. Anthony Young Sr., Anthony Young Jr. and Khloe P Young.

LIL YANK

June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day DA I miss you

Ms. Hawkins

June 19, 2011

It has been one month already though it seems like yesterday you were here with us. It is hard for us but just having the chance to have such a dear person in our lives gives us comfort. HAPPY FATHERS DAY

Latoya(Squirt) West

June 14, 2011

The last time we talked you told me you loved me (as a great friend). The last time I seen you we (you, me, and Peanie) shared a lot of laughs... You will be truly missed and forever in my heart Yank... Rest in peace luv

Love You

May 31, 2011

Yancy you will be greatly missed. I just got in touch with you again and now you're gone. I'll never forget how you looked out for me. I swear I'll love you til the beyond the grave. Rest on.
7th wd Yank hardhead 4 lyfe

Joshua Thomas

May 30, 2011

The World has Lost a Great Person, But God needed Yancy by his side....You will be in my Heart ALWAYS !!! Rest Cousin You are better there then here.

Norita

May 29, 2011

Yancy you may be gone but will never be forgotten. I will always remember the good times we had growing up. You were more like a brother to me than a cousin. Love and miss ya always. R.I.P

Valcaree Roy

May 28, 2011

Rest In Paradise Yancy. I will never forget you.. NEVER

Allegra D.

May 27, 2011

Rest in PEACE Yancy, I know I'll never meet another like you. I will always remember the good times we had, and gonna miss the way you used to call me everyday, even when I was actin stubborn. ):

SHAWN SNOWTON

May 27, 2011

MY HEART AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU GLENDA,SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.

William Robertson

May 27, 2011

Cool person you was homie, I'm glad I got the chance to meet cha and shared good times in this sinful City. God bless you and your FAM.

May 27, 2011

R.I.P. may God keep u and comfort your family in your time of need.

from the Brown & Scott Family

Scream

May 27, 2011

R.I.P. Lil Homie.......Tell Booney and Peanie,I said wzup!!!!

Percy Barrow

May 27, 2011

R.I.P. big homie...i kno ur n a betta place so smile nd watch ova da ppl dat loved u most...u will b missed...

LATOSHA JAMES

May 27, 2011

deshawn barrow

May 27, 2011

R.I.P Yancy

deshawn barrow

May 27, 2011

u sitn high and lookn low...rest on yank, rest on!

CHRISTINE CLARK

May 27, 2011

I AM SORRY 4 UR LOST BUT GOD GOT U ALL IN HIS HAND, N I WILL B PRAYN 4 DA FAMILY. AN AGAIN I AM SORRY 4 UR LOST R.I.P. YANCY GOD BLESS DA FAMILY N HIS MOTHER.

1 of the Clark Boyz

May 26, 2011

Rest IN Paradise homie..... im gonna miss u bruh....its hard , but still cant believe u gone

torrie wilson

May 26, 2011

R.I.P. Yancy
i know you will truly be missed

lorraine trimble

May 26, 2011

Rip cuz luv u always

India Smith

May 26, 2011

R.I.P Yank You A Be Truly Missed...

ashley trimble

May 26, 2011

i luv an alway miss u 214 723 4138

Nazareth Inn

May 26, 2011

Miss Florence and the Young family, MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL and remember GOD never make mistakes.

Nazareth Inn, New Orleans, La

KIRSTEN VALLERY

May 26, 2011

R.I.P YANCY!!! U WILL TRUELY BE MISSED

Mookie Butler

May 26, 2011

R.I.P YANCY

TRELL

May 26, 2011

R.I.P YANCY(SMILY)....YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS!!!! SENDING PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS,U ARE RESTING IN A BETTER PLACE NOW!!!! LUV YAH "LIL HOMIE"......

CoCo Blanks

May 26, 2011

R.I.P YANCY. U WILL B TRULY MISSED. HARDHEAD 4 LIFE.

THE WEST FAMILY

May 26, 2011

REST IN PARADISE!!!! YANCY WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Theresa Mitchell

May 26, 2011

"R.I.P. YANCY....U TRULY WERE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON..INSIDE N OUT....HEAVEN HAS GOTTEN ANUTHA ANGEL...I DNT KNOW ABOUT ANY1 ELSE..BUT I WILL TRULY,TRULY MISS U...BECAUSE U WERE MY BROTHER..I LOVE U....MY HEART AND PRAYERS R WITH THA ENTIRE FAMILY..MAY GOD BLESS U ALL N YOU TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.....

Kim Ward

May 26, 2011

To The Young Family I will keep all of you in my prayers at this difficult time but,Remember that god will give you the strenght to deal with the decision that he has made.Yancy was one of GOD's angels that GOD needed to help him get things in order in heaven.So let BIG YANK SLEEP ON.

Quitta Hall

May 26, 2011

R.I.P. Yank u will truly be missed u were such a good friend and a great person.....I still don't wanna beleive your gone but I know ur in a better place...love u

Dominique Handy

May 26, 2011

R.I.P YANCY

MUMZIE

May 26, 2011

YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED..YOU WERE SUCH A SWEET PERSON INSIDE & OUT...R.I.P. YANCY....FROM MUMZIE, SAALIK, & ZAAIRE

TRAMEKA HORTON

May 26, 2011

R.I.P. YANK Remembering that beautiful smile.

charnelle Stewart

May 26, 2011

I never met you but you was like family ..HEAVEN HAS ANOTHER ANGLE

May 26, 2011

R.I.P Brother ,Tears "WE LOVE YOU"

Anthony Young Sr, Monique R. Young, Anthony Young Jr. and Khloe Paige Young

DIANNE JONES

May 26, 2011

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU ALWAYS LOOKED OUT FOR MY DAUGHTER WE LOVE YOULL SO MUCH IN TEARS YANCY REIVA LOVE YOU SO MUCH MISSING YOU LIKE CRAZY

kkutieemom jones

May 26, 2011

I just Dnt believe it still u was a greAt person an will be missed I remember them laharpe st days of football An everything else

May 26, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. R.I.P. Yank You would be truly missed. "Queenie"

Lil Yank

May 26, 2011

R.I.P DA I LOVE YOU

Ms. Hawkins

May 26, 2011

R.I.P YANCY YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED!! I know it is going to be hard for yankie with you not around but i know that god will grant him the serenity the accept the things he cannot change the courage to change the things that he can and the wisdom to know the difference.
Love Always

The Ross Family

May 26, 2011

On Behalf of the late John & Nettie Ross. The Ross Family would like to express our deepest Sympathy and Prayers to his all of Yancy's Family. Countinue to Pray and know that "God Makes No Mistakes". He is the Frist and the Last. May each of you find comfort in the Lord and charish your prescious memeories always. Yancy will be forever missed and loved.

Love,
Constance, Eleanor,, Mark, John, Juanita, Ediie & Erica

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