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Obituary For Samuel Lee Young, Jr.

The funeral services for the late Mr. Samuel Lee Young of 608 N. Livingston Street, Sylvester, Georgia, who departed this life on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his residence, will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Words of Comfort will be given by Pastor Karl Smith. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page.

"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under the heaven." Ecclesiastics 3:1

A Time to be BORN: Samuel Lee Young Jr. was born on October 7, 1949 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L., Sr. and Eloise Hamilton Young in Sylvester, Georgia. A Time to PLANT: He received his education from J.W. Holley High School and graduated in 1968. He furthered his education at Monroe Vocational School. He chose Brick Masonry as his livelihood in 1969. A Time to SERVE: At an early age, Sam confessed his faith in Christ and join New Beulah Grove Baptist Church. A Time to LOVE: On June 7th, 1986, he married the love of his life, Deborah Parker, and from this union five children was blessed. A Time to HARVEST: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughters, Kimya Burns and Daphane Shanel Young, and a brother, Charles Edward Young. A Time to CHERISH: From working on the farm to working in textile factories and nursing homes, Sam was a hard-working leader with perseverance. He opened his own business as a brick mason. Oftentimes, he worked alone, as God was right by his side. Sam loved the Lord and loved talking about the word of God. He always had time to read and study the Bible. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. His favorite pastime was reading the Bible, talking about the Word, watching TV, fishing, and playing backyard basketball with his brothers, nephews, and friends. He loved putting jigsaw puzzles together. A time to REST: On March 1, 2021, God looked on the battlefield and saw a soldier that had labored hard, had a heart for God, was loving, supportive, humble, kind, and giving. Being a merciful God, He made a call that his soul may rest in peace. A Time to MOURN: The legacy of his season will forever be cherished in the heart of his wife, Deborah Parker Young; son, Samuel L Young III; daughters, Kamilia Parker, Chasley (Tonyell) Green, both of Sylvester, GA; grandkids, Kiara Parker of Macon, GA, Faith and Dubois Burns, both of Albany, GA; sisters, Linda Curry, Edna Jackson, both of Sylvester, GA; brothers, Greg (Gloria) Young. Robert Young, both of Sylvester, GA, Anthony (Barbara) Young of Albany, GA, Johnathan (Donna) Young of Atlanta, GA; son-in-law, Dexter Burns of Albany, GA; mother-in-law, Mrs. Ophelia Parker of Sylvester, GA; sisters-in- law, Catherine Sanders of Bouie, MD, Seanie Lauderdale of West Orange, NJ, Marcia (Rick) Taylor of Oakton, VA, Tuwanda Parker of Bouie, MD, Phyllis Young of Bridgeboro, GA; brothers in law, Joseph (Helen) Parker, Julius (Annie Doris) Parker, both of Albany GA, Randall (Eula Jean) of Atlanta, GA , Daniel (Denise) Parker of Sterling VA , Anthony Parker of Hampton, VA, Jeffrey (Angie) Parker of Warner Robins, GA; aunts, Mary (Natheniel) Smith, Vonzie Davis, Eunice Seay, Lois (McArthur) Rogers, Christal Royster, Mary Hamilton; uncles, George (Pearl) Young, Eddie (Bertha) Hamilton; close friends of the family, Nathaniel Peterson and Alexis Davis . As well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Guest Book

To the Family; Try to remember the little things, the shared smiles, the warm hugs, the laughter. The pain might seem unbearable now, but in time, it will be through those memories you will find happiness again. - Aileen Counts, Detroit, Michigan

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My condolences to the family, I will continue to pray for strength and peace

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Sincere condolences to the family. We have truly suffered the loss of so many over the years, but may we remain together in love and continue being there for one another. I love you all Sheila Rogers-Mann and Family

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Family, hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength and always remember how much you are loved. RIP Brother. -Tuwanda Parker

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Miss you!! Rest well uncle. -Kenneth (Kenny), Adrianne, Jael, and Zion Young Family

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My condolences to my aunt Edna and the Young family on the loss of their loved one. May God keep you all for strength and endurance.

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My prayers and condolences goes out to the family of Mr. Samuel Young. May God strengthen his wife Deborah and Children. He was a Godly man a just loved serving the Lord. Rest on Brother Young.

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Our hearts are sadden of the passing of our spiritual brother. He did not say much, but when it involved the Bible he had plenty to say. We will miss seeing his face on the second row in church, but it does my heart good to know that he is resting in the arms of God. 2 Timothy:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. We are praying that God will continue to strengthen Deborah and the Young Family in their time of loss. Pastor Karl A. Smith The New Beulah Grove Baptist Church Family

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To the Family: Take to heart that there is going to be a resurrection. Act: 24:15. We will see Sam again. His Brother with sympathy. Greg

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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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