THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Joe D. Young, 77, beloved husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Gay Young, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 12, in Westview Cemetery with the Revs. John McMillan and Melissa Young Weathers officiating.
Mr. Young was a native of Stone Mountain, but had lived most of his life in Thomson. He was a retired paint contractor, an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a life member of the V.F.W. Post 6672. He was a member of the J. Foster Young Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Gay Young, Thomson; three sons, Joseph D. Young Jr., Charles Foster Young, and Jeffery Thomas Young, all of Thomson; three grandchildren, Amy Young, Florida, Brooke Young, N. Augusta, and River Young, Dearing; and several nieces and nephews.
Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
