Mr. Bill G. Young

Birth date: May 29, 1927 Death date: May 28, 2018

OBITUARY FOR BILL G. YOUNG Mr. Bill G. Young, age 90, of Elizabethton, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Hermitage Health Center. He was a native of Carter County, Tennessee and was a son of the late Sam H. Young and Rose Dugger Young. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers; Jack Young and Sam Young, two sisters; Iva Gouge and Eileen Young. Mr. Young was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and was retired from the City of Elizabethton as a building inspector. Mr. Young was a loving Christian husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid conversationalist who never met a stranger. He was a member of First Christian Church, in Elizabethton where he served as an Elder. He was a member and past President of the Lyons club of Elizabethton, as well as a member of the American Legion in Elizabethton. He enjoyed spending time wood working, and was a skilled artist and handy man. He volunteered coaching little league, and his little league team won the 1967 city championship. He was truly a servant of his community and his church. Those left to cherish Bill’s memory include: his wife of 70 years, Martha Young, of the home; two sons, Philip Young and his wife, Teresa, of Bristol, VA. Keith Young and his wife, Stephanie, of Huntsville AL; one daughter, Jennifer Ward and her husband, Glenn, of Hoover, AL; six grandchildren, Melissa Jamie Emmel and her husband, Dan, Joshua Young, Jack Young, William B. Ward, Spc. Benjamin E. Ward United States Army, Jena Elizabeth Ward; one brother, Joe Young and his wife, Willa Mae, of Hamilton, OH; one sister, Elizabeth Brackman and her husband, Al, of Muncie, IN; a special sister-in-law, Clara Heaton and her husband, Walter, of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A service to honor the life of Mr. Bill G. Young will be conducted at 12:00 P.M. Thursday, May 31, 2018 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Mr. Michael Klaus, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M on Thursday prior the service. Committal and interment will follow the funeral service on Thursday at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be as follows; Philip Young, Keith Young, Walter Heaton, Jack Young, Dan Emmel, Ben Ward and Will Ward. Honorary Pallbearers will be as follows; Ken Calloway, Paul Knapp, Josh Young, Joshua Husky, Mike Taylor, Bruce Pierce and Frank Quintaro. Military honors will be accorded by the United States Navy and the Carter County Honor Guard. For those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to: First Christian Church of Elizabethton, Building Fund; 513 Hattie Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at Hermitage Health Center, Caris Hospice and the VA Medical Center for all the loving care given to Mr. Young during his illness. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website at www.hathawaypercy.comMr. Bill G. Young and his family are in the care of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services, Office 423-543-5544.Read Obituary

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307w ago

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Ray Glenda Arwood

303w ago

in honor of Bill.

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James Ellis

307w ago

I loved Bill Young. He was such a kind an honorable man and I will miss him greatly. I am so happy that I was able to visit him last year and was hoping to see him again this year. Bill and Martha were great friends with my mother and father as well as Karen and I. We spent many enjoyable days visiting with Aunt Martha and Uncle Bill. He always had great stories to tell and was in love with his lawnmower. As I was growing up it seemed like every time we were there he had to mow the lawn. I would like to share one funny story with you. We had just returned from Japan where my dad had been stationed and we brought home two Japanese Beagles. Ray and Bill decided to take the dogs out to chase a few rabbitts. As luck would have it the dogs treed a Skunk. Apparently," Rouster", our younger dog, jerked it out of its hole and flung it right between Bill and Ray. Of course it sprayed them all thoroughly. Martha, my mother and I were sitting in the kitchen and all of a sudden we began smelling skunk. Alas, the hunters were coming home and did they smell. As I recall Martha made them go out back, strip their clothes off and bury them before they could come into the house where they bathed in "Tomato Juice" trying to get rid of the smell. It worked somewhat, but I swear those dogs stunk for a month.
Rest in peace Uncle Bill until we meet again.

Kathy Davenport-Isakson

307w ago

Dear Martha and Family, How beautiful heaven must be! Bill meant so much to so many. I appreciate him so much being such a friend to my son, Scott Laughters, when Scott was a young teenager and in the youth group at FCC. Scott would just go visit him every once in a while and always come back, so encouraged (and that was HUGE for a teenager). Remembering your family with gratitude and sending hugs. How blessed you were to have this man of God in your lives. Love and continued prayers, Kathy (Davenport) Isakson.

Mike Surgenor

307w ago

We were neighbors of Bill and Martha for a few years and Bill became like a grandpa to our daughter and son when they were young in TN. He gave us his old blue Chevy truck allowed me to drive his old vw which was so much fun and he loved teaching them about tomato plants and gardening. We loved Bill and his gentle loving spirit, I look back on those days and miss them very much, it was great having his influence in their lives.

Bob Woods

307w ago

I was very sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was always such a cheerful and joyful man -- a true Christian gentleman. Bill and Martha were very kind to my mother during her declining years, and we will always be grateful to them. I pray for God's grace and comfort to be with his family during your time of grief.

-- Bob Woods

Teresa Smith

307w ago

in honor of Bill.

Bill was such a sweet and special friend, the very soul of kindness always. I shall always treasure the times.we spent together. Mom and Dad loved him (and Martha) dearly.

Hathaway-Percy Funeral And Cremation Ser

307w ago

Jeanne Bishop

307w ago

in honor of Bill.

Martha, I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. I will not be able to attend the services but you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep in touch. Jeanne Bishop(Lowell's daughter) 832 Lee Circle, Sevierville, Tn. 37862. Phone is 423 741 5760.

Philip Young

307w ago

Bill, Dad, loved all. He was blessed with love in return. The staff at Hermitage cared for Bill with the kindess, most gentle, loving care as he prepared to go to be with our Lord.