Born in Anderson County, he was a son of the late Fred and Dempsey Ashley Young. He was a member of Honea Path First Assembly of God. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Surviving are his sister-in-law, Betty Boggs of Ware Shoals, several other in-laws and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 4 PM Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Andrew Overby and Rev. Mac Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories.

The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends from 3 to 4 PM Sunday at Pruitt Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Honea Path First Assembly of God, 5 Green St., Honea Path, SC 29654. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com