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Obituary For Reverend Dr. John Young
Williston, SC - Reverend Dr. John Willie Young, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Bamberg Barnwell Emergency Medical Center, Denmark, SC.
Graveside Service will be conducted on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 9:00 AM at Young Rosemary Missionary Baptist Church, 1500 Hwy 39, Williston, SC with Pastor Phinice Young and Reverend Milton Gaines officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Everyone must wear a mask to enter.
Reverend Dr. John Willie Young, Sr. was the son of the late Walter and the late Elizabeth Young. He was born on January 1, 1951 in Williston, SC. At an early age of 13, he joined the Young Rosemary Missionary Baptist Church. John attended public school in Barnwell, SC. He was the pastor of St. Thomas Grove Baptist Church and St. Paul Baptist Church. He also obtained a Masters in Theology from Carolina Theological Bible Institute in Blackville, SC and received an honorary Doctorate Degree from Morris College, Sumter, SC presented by Dr. Luns Richardson.
He retired from the Barnwell, Aiken, Allendale County Mental Health and Special Needs Board. Reverend Young was preceded in death by a bother; Namon Young, a sister; Louise Thomas.
Reverend Young leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Doris Young, of the home, nine sons; Shontay (Ashaunettae) Young, Sumter, SC, John (Yvette) Young, Jr., Greenville, SC, Terrell Wayne Young, Williston, SC, Brian Young, Columbia, SC, Robert (Barbara) Young, Korea, John William (Charlotte) Canty, Beech Island, SC, Derric (Regina) Canty, Hephzibah, GA, Troy (Natasha) Canty, Belvedere, SC and Braydon King, Williston, SC, two daughters; Monique Young, Wilmington, DE, and Tara (Ernell) Simpson, Columbia, SC, two brothers; Pastor Phinice (Doris) Young and Ale Johnson, Williston, SC, four sisters, Lureatha Daniels, Aiken, SC, Hattie Milligan, Elko, SC Gladys Young,Williston, SC and Gail (Ernest) Reed, Elko, SC, 33 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friend.
Family and friends may call the residence of his wife Mrs. Doris Young, 146 Shad Road, Williston, SC 29853 or Simmons Funeral Home of Williston, Inc. 13188 Main Street Williston, SC 29853, (803) 266-7808
*** If visiting the family house please wear a mask and limit your visit to 5 or 10 minutes. ***
Guest Book
We offer our most sincere condolences to the Young Family! We thank God for His servant-leader, Pastor Young! We pray that The Comforter will keep your hearts and minds in perfect peace. -Pastor Darryl & Karen S. Waymyers
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Family, Our prayers and love are extended to the you all. Uncle John was truly a voice of encouragement to all he encountered. His earthly presence will be missed, but his impact in each of our lives will live on. Rodney and Velshonya Hickson
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Father John- I will truly miss you. You Had the best lovable spirit about you When I got word that you transitioned to your heavenly home my heart went faint. Lord have mercy. I prayed my will for you but asked God to let His Will be done. I know you are in a better place but your presence here will forever be missed. I pray the the Comforter over Mother Doris and the rest of our Family. Thank you Lord for the Blessing of Father John for the time we had him in our lives. You called your servant on home. He kept the Faith & Now he has won the battle! Thank You Jesus for Your Grace, Mercy & Love. #absentfromthebodyPresentwithTheLord Love Always ur daughter in law- Tasha #flatbread
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Father John- I will truly miss you. You Had the best lovable spirit about you When I got word that you transitioned to your heavenly home my heart went faint. Lord have mercy. I prayed my will for you but asked God to let His Will be done. I know you are in a better place but your presence here will forever be missed. I pray the the Comforter over Mother Doris and the rest of our Family. Thank you Lord for the Blessing of Father John for the time we had him in our lives. You called your servant on home. He kept the Faith & Now he has won the battle! Thank You Jesus for Your Grace, Mercy & Love. #absentfromthebodyPresentwithTheLord
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I had to pleasure of meeting Mr. And Mrs. Young thru our children when they were at Kelly Edwards. Mr. Young was always a very nice man. Whenever he saw me he would always stop, give me a hug and ask how the kids and I were doing. Always had a smile. He will truly be missed. I hate that I will not be able to come the the viewing or service due to work. But I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to everyone during this time. Rest in Peace Mr. Young. Michelle Sineath and Family
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I had to pleasure of meeting Mr. And Mrs. Young thru our children when they were at Kelly Edwards. Mr. Young was always a very nice man. Whenever he saw me he would always stop, give me a hug and ask how the kids and I were doing. Always had a smile. He will truly be missed. I hate that I will not be able to come the the viewing or service due to work. But I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to everyone during this time. Rest in Peace Mr. Young.
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My condolences to sister in law Doris and the family for the loss of Rev. Young. Please know that our prayers are with you.
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My condolences to Mrs. Doris Young and family. John was a good man and will be truly missed. May the Grand Architect of the Universe continue to bless you. Samuel Hynes and family.
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My condolences to John Jr and family. I met Dr. Young at John and Yvette's wedding reception in Wilmington De. May God comfort Sister Doris Young and the entire Young family during this time.
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Doris & Family, we send our love hugs & prayers during your transition. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to be present physically but knkw you are in our hearts & prayers always. Cousins Fred, Sheila and children. May your memories of John be forever a comfort to you & God's grace be your lifter in the days ahead.
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JOE WALKER R.I.P
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Another brother moving on, keeping the family lifted in Prayer. Be encouraged. I Corinthians 15:51-58 Deacon Bernard O. Walters and Family.
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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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