Joe Young
1943 - 2019
Obituary
Joe Young, 76, died Thursday (July 18,
2019) at Newton Medical Center. He was born May 6, 1943, in Dyers,
Tennessee, to Thettus G. and Mary J. (McGhee) Young. He was married
Sept. 30, 1967, to Lilly (Leanna Powell) Young; she survives.
Joe was a United States Navy veteran
and worked as a long haul truck driver for 51 years prior to his
retirement. He enjoyed spending time watching old Westerns on
television. He was a fan of country music and enjoyed road trips
through Missouri. Joe looked forward to spending time with his loving
family and friends and he loved to spoil his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Many people will remember Joe's
lawnmower shop in Peabody, where he worked on and sold mowers. His
shop allowed him the time to do what he loved most, visiting with his
customers.
He is survived by his wife of the home;
and sons, Tony Young and David Young, both of Newton. He is also
survived by 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, and was
looking forward to meeting his sixth great-grandchild who is on the
way.
Joe is preceded in death by his
parents, four brothers and one sister.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m.
Thursday (July 25, 2019) at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with
Navy Honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Newton. Visitation
will be 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (July 24, 2019) at the funeral home,
with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital in care of the funeral home.
