Herman Young

YOUNG, Herman Richard, age 73, of Brooksville, died Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at his home. He was born in Brooksville, and was a lifelong resident. He worked for Florida Rock Industries with 36 years of service, was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, dedicated to his hunting dogs, and a member of the Fiber Factory Hunting Club of Gulf Hammock for 32 years, the Moose Lodge #1676, the VFW both of Brooksville and Eden Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his son, Earl Young; a brother, James Young; and a sister, Leona Billups. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Kathy Young, of Brooksville, Vern and Sylvia Young, of Houston, Texas, Alan and Tammy Young, of Brooksville; daughter, Cherie Ladner, of North Wales, Pa.; brother, Clarence Young, of Floral City; nine grandchildren, Floyd and Joy Young, Thomas and Andrew Ladner, Christopher and Traci Lynne Young, Brenda Lopez Young, Nicole and Asa Young; two great grandchildren, Haley and Jacob Young. A Memorial Service will be conducted 12 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2005, at the Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel, with Pastor Richard Drankwalter of Christ Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be at a later date at the Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Arrangements By MERRITT FUNERAL HOME BROOKSVILLE CHAPEL (352) 796-6699 "Family Owned & Operated" http://www.merrittfuneral.com