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Jerry Lamar Young, Sr.

10/24/1956 - 08/20/2026

Obituary For Jerry Lamar Young, Sr.

MR. JERRY LAMAR YOUNG, SR. – AGE 69, - Of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1956 in LaFayette, Georgia to the late John Calvin β€œJ. C.” Young and Ruby Lee Stallings Young. He was preceded by his wife, Sandra Gail Young. He was a former member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in LaFayette, GA at an early age, and was a faithful member at Bethel A. M. E. Church in Dalton.

Precious memories will remain with his loving and devoted family, Kenya Young, Diana (George) O’Neal, Tara (Tyrone) Crawford, and Katie Combast; son, Lamar (Ayla) Young; grandchildren, Thailan and Alira Young, Rashad Ramsey, Princeton Smith, Sonya Smith, Latoya West, Briana Butler, Dezmond Smith, Sandra Smith, Tykeem Crawford; a host of great grandchildren; sisters, Joan Ware, Marcella (Rev. Alexander J., Sr.) Bullard; brothers, David (Laura) Young, Herman (Inez) Ragland; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends, and his church family.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 1:00 P. M. at the Chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Rheubin M. Taylor, Sr. and other Ministers officiating. His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday August 28, 2026 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 P. M. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service on Saturday. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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My Condolences To You And Your Family You All Are In My Thoughts And Prayers πŸ™πŸ™ From Ella Mae Fleming

Ella Mae Fleming

My Condolences and Prayers are with each of you I worked with Jerry over 20 years ago he was a nice coworker and he treated us like family. Rest in Jesus Arms Jerry.πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Nancy Sanford Adams

Prayers and condolences to the Young Family may God continue to comfort you during the loss of your loved one.

Pastor Chad & Sis.Vicki Burse

With Deepest Sympathy Praying for the families. Rip.

Patsy McDade

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Tracy Love-Montgomery

Prayers and condolences to the family.

M A Wells

This man was in my life since I was 2 years old he loved my mom very much I know that I didn't get to see you much after mom passed away but we had our goid phone calls and laughs you were and will always be my step-dad I will miss you very much I love you and I know your at peace and in heaven dancing with mom and my dad and to all the kids you will always be pawpaw Jerry.

Katie Combast

Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver

Velina Weaver

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