George F. Young, 73, of Wilmington, North Carolina formerly of Warriors Mark died April 7, 2008 in Wilmington of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
He was born October 14, 1934 in White Oak, Texas a son of the late James A. and Myrtle (Youngblood) Young. He had been married to the late Miriam P. Wertz, formerly of Tyrone.
Surviving are two sons, Jon Robert and wife Susan of Leland, North Carolina, Kevin G. of Shippensburg, a sister Betty Jo Adkins of Kilgore, Texas, a brother, Charles M. of Kingsville, Texas and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step-father Carroll E. Wood and three brothers.
Mr. Young retired from the Bellwood-Antis School District custodial Department where he had served as president of the union. He was previously employed at Westvaco, Tyrone. Following retirement he moved to California in 1999 and resided there until 2007.
Memorial services will be held Saturday June 28, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Feller Memorial Home with Rev. Norman E. Huff officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 12 noon until the time of services.
Memorial gifts may be made to the A.L.S. Foundation or to the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, Pa. 16601.
