Clarence Copes "Duke" Young Jr.

Norfolk - Clarence Copes "Duke" Young, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully January 14, 2019. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of Clarence and Margaret Young. Duke attended Granby High School and retired with over 30 years of service as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Local ILA Union 970 from P & O Ports.Duke is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet M. Young who made sure he was comfortable to the end. He is also survived by his children Duke Young III, Kirk D. Young (Paige), James L. Young (Marcy), and Danielle S. Young and his grandchildren Savannah Young, Agustin Macias and Daniel Young, sister JoAnn Childress and sister in law and brother in law Lou and Don Askew as well as a host of other family members and friends.Duke loved his family, his many wonderful friends, the Mountain House, Race Cars, his 55 Chevrolet, and telling a good joke.The family invites friends to join them for a celebration of life at Fellowship Baptist Church, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church at 419 Glenrock Road, Norfolk, 23502. Online condolences may be offered to the family at hdoliver.com.