Funeral services will be Wednesday March 23, 2022 at 1 PM from the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Tommy Marvin officiating. Place of rest will be in Memory Gardens in Centerville, TN. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday March 22nd from 4 to 8 PM.
Gordon Lee Young was born August 21, 1939 in Sparta, Tn White County. He was the son of the late William Arthur and Eliza Jane Young. He was 82 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Luna Young and their two sons, Stevie Young, Gary Young, and several brothers. Gordon passed away Saturday March 19, 2022.
Mr. Young owned and operated his own full-service gas station Young's Service Station 6 days a week for over 50 years. He didn't look at it as “Just” a job. He felt that he did a service for his community. He was always helping people in anyway he could. He loved to help support the kids in school fundraiser. Everyone who met him loved him. He was dedicated to his community. He served as a constable of his district many years. He also served on the board of the Bon Aqua Lyles Utility District as a commissioner, Vice President, and President for 44 years. Mr. Young enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything to do with wildlife. He was a member of the NRA. He never met a stranger. He loved to talk, and he loved the Lord and to share him with others.
He is survived by his Daughter Christy(Anthony) Daniels of Lyles, Tn; two brothers James Richard(Nelda) Young of Sparta, Tn, Harold Young of Sparta, Tn; two sisters, Lynda Mooneyham of Spencer, Tn, Mary Evelyn Flatt of Sparta, Tn; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.