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Alvin Young Obituary

Alvin Charles Young, age 78, of Hanover,Va., died November 26, 2004 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pat; a daughter, Ann and her husband, Glenn; and a son, Charles and his wife, Melissa. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jack, Patrick, Millie and Ruby; a step granddaughter, Emily; a sister, Carole Bates; and a sister-in-law, Joan Young. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Louise Young; a brother, Clifton Young Jr.; and a sister, Beverly Wickham. As a young man, he entered the Navy and served on a destroyer escort in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war, he entered the printing industry and remained there until his retirement in 1995. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Memorial services will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hanover Courthouse on Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hanover or Ashcake Volunteer Rescue Squad. Faulkner Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Burgess, Va., will be handling the arrangements.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 29, 2004.

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Judy and Pat Raines

November 30, 2004

Dearest Pat,Charlie,Ann and Melissa,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow and grief. When I think about coming home, I just know I will see Al and he will be in the yard or riding his tractor. He was a good and honest man, a loving husband and father, we will miss him very much.

Love,

Pat and Judy

Betty and Lisa Hall

November 29, 2004

Charlie and Melissa, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We're so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. We love the both of you and the girls so much.

Wayne & Wendy Galleher

November 29, 2004

Ann, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. God Bless you all.

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