On December 30, 2022, MR. JOHN HENRY YOUNG, 81, peacefully departed this earthly life, to be called home to Heaven. He was born on October 14, 1941, in Montgomery County, a son of the late Ward Franklin, Sr. and Ada Shaw Young. Henry was also preceded in death by his daughters, Jean Young and Nashay Young Wood; sisters, Lula Vee Wilson, Pothenia Simmons, Sara Ann Young, Clara Ruth Butler, and Cathleen Ratliff; brothers, William Thomas Young, David Young, and Troy Young; fathers-in-law, Douglas Russell Green, Sr., and Thomas James Bell.

Henry was educated at Peabody High School in Montgomery County. He moved to High Point in his 20’s alongside his former wife, Sarah Gainey Young, and they were blessed with five beautiful children. Henry later met and married his beloved wife, Sarah “Cat” Young in 1980. They were united in marriage on July 3, 1983, and were the loving parents of three beautiful children. Henry was a beloved loving husband and a great father to his children and grandchildren.

Henry was a fabric upholster at Baker Furniture, where he worked for 30 years, and happily retired. After retiring, he worked as a Bus Driver with Guilford County Schools for 15 years up until his passing.

Henry was the standing leader and bass singer for the Gospel Music Group ‘Tears Of Joy’ for 12 years prior to his passing. He also was a member of the Gospel Music Group ‘Mighty Tears Of Joy’ for 35 years. Henry loved to work, play golf, sing for the Lord and spend time with his wife and family! He was the most kind and caring man you could ever meet.

Henry leaves to cherish his loving memories, his wife of 39 years, Sarah “Cat” Young; sons, Henry, Jerry, Jonathan, Justin and Jeremi Young; daughter, Jerica Young; brothers, Ward Franklin Young, Jr. and Paul Young (Debra); sisters, Geneva Leak, Willie Mae Robinson, and Ada Capel; twenty-nine grandchildren; great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Catherine Bell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, with Rev. F.O Bass, Jr., Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.