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Deacon Leroy Young

Passed 03/08/2021

Obituary For Deacon Leroy Young

Deacon Leroy Young, age 84, of Fayetteville, Georgia entered into rest on March 8, 2021.

Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:00 am at Mount Zion Second Baptist Church 137 Boulevard NE Atlanta, Georgia 30312.

Viewing and Visitation - Friday, March 19, 2021 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Interment: Resthaven Garden of Memory

Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678) 479-0806 Anthony L. Watkins, President


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To the Young Family, you have my prayers and sympathy. Mr. Leroy was a cousin of mine. God bless!

My condolences to the family of Deacon Leroy Young. He was a special man and a very faithful member at Mount Zion. You are gone but you will never be forgotten. Take your rest Deacon Young we will take it from here.

Leroy was a great friend and co-worker to me at Printpack where we both worked for years. His sweet spirit and kindness will not be forgotten... Ora Thornton

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Deacon Leroy Young. Deacon Young was a faithful member Mt Zion Second Baptist Church. He will be truly missed. Deacon James and Lula Etchison

Leroy Young. I am lost for words but my special memories of a faithful servant like you were is just simply Faithful Servant Come On In". Your faithfulness was of good faith and trust in God. You will truly be missed.you were a great friend to our family over the years Prayerfully Gwen Whitehead & Family

Take your rest Cuz, you will truly be missed.

Our sincere condolences to the Young family. Mr. Roy would always come and check on my Mom when he lived in Fayetteville near us. We were deeply saddened to learn of his passing. He was a very kind and compassionate person. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you continually. Alford, Kilgour, Reed families

Thanks for the fond memories and many chats. You will be missed. Herbert Hill

Rest from your labor, Dea. Young.

Terribly sorry to read of his passing.

To The Family of my first cousin, Mr. Roy Young. My He rest in the arms of our Great Father, The Lord Jesus Christ. May The Lord carry Roy on to that great resting place, and may The Family continue too hold him dearly to their Heart. Roy will truly be missed by his friend's and family.

Condolences to the family of Deacon Leroy Young. Your memory will always be cherished in our hearts. Michael & Marie Goolsby

It was such an honor to know a man as fine as Mr. Leroy Young. He was kind and yet firm with me as he helped me grow in the family business that we were blessed to work for. Our family loved him and he loved us. We regret that we cannot attend his celebration of life. We know he has a special place in heaven. The world was better because Leroy Young was here!

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. | Jonesboro, GA

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