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Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Jerry A. Young, age 70, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.
Jerry was born July 2, 1945 in Clay County to Charlie “Pappy” and Sarah (Sehie) Young. He married Billye J. Schell on April 10, 1965 at First Christian Church in Flora, recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Jerry traveled to many states and became a manager while working for Halliburton for 30 years. After retiring from Halliburton, he then went to work for Bradford Supply, where he retired after 12 years. Family was Jerry’s priority. He enjoyed playing with his 2 grandsons and great-grandson and loved taking road trips with his grand-dog “Mylee” and his dog “B.J.”. You’d often find Jerry at Wes’ shop, sharing stories with the customers and reminiscing about the oilfield days. He also loved traveling, going to garage sales, and having campouts at the farm. Jerry attended the Xenia United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife: Billye J. Young of Flora; 2 sons: David W. (Tina) Young of Flora and Wes Young of Flora; 2 grandsons: Creed (Amber Ashby) Young and Kobe Young both of Flora; a great-grandson: Cooper Young and another great-grandchild yet to be born: Harper Lynn; 2 brother-in-laws: Dennis (Pam) Schell and Jack Schell; 2 sister-in laws: Melba Young and Linda (Ronnie) Stinson; 8 nieces and nephews: Tess (the late Jim) Wackerlin, Traci Schell, A.J. (Jennifer) Schell, Cristy (Kevin) Welty, Lee Ann (Craig) Walker, Matt Schell, Mandy Schell, Sharon (the late Rex) Young; special friend: Eileen Enlow; along with a special Yorkie “B.J.”. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother: Don Young, an infant sister: Betty, his in-laws: Norman and Bernice Schell, and Juanita Schell, and 2 nephews: Glenn Young and Rex Young.
A funeral service for Jerry Young will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.frankandbright.com.
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I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was not only one of the best supervisors I've ever had he was one of the best friends I've ever had. This world is much less without him.
May all your memories bring you some comfort at this time. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. We pray that God will give you the strength you need to go through this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss, he was a great guy and will be missed.
Prayers for family and friends.
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My sympathy and prayers for the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. .You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ..hugs
Our sincere condolences to the Young and the Schell families on Jerry's passing.
Was so sad to hear this...He was a fighter, as you all are. We never want to let them go, but he is now at peace and in a much better place than any of us here on earth....Your days to come will be rough, but in time smiles will replace your tears...Know we are thinking of your family, wish there was something we could do to lessen your pain....Prayer for you for peace and comfort...Hugs!
We are so sorry for your loss, he was a good man.
Sympathies & prayers during this very difficult time....RIP my friend.
Don't know the words to say how sorry we are for all of you. Wes is just like family to us and we send our love and prayers to all of you . May God give all of you strength and peace remembering the family times and your memories with the loving family man who loved all of you,
I worked with Jerry at Halliburton and became good friends. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
My sincere condolences to the Family. Jerry was a good friend and neighbor to Ada & Werner Schlabach. Jerry was always a pleasurable person to talk with I recall the numerous times when my son Kyle as a child was at his grandpa's house, Kyle always wound up on Jerry and Billye's door step.
So sorry to hear this. He was a family man who showed his love without a doubt. We need more men like him on this earth. It is a loss.
Jerry was one of a kind and loved to be the jokester! He was missed when he left Bradford. And he never failed to call me "MarShel" when he saw me. Rest in peace my friend.
So sorry for your family's loss. Prayers for you all during this difficult time.
Billye and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. He was always a very nice, friendly man.
Very saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. Praying God's love and comfort in the days ahead. Sending my love to Billye and the rest of the family.
Gerry was a classmate and a friend,he was the kind of person when you met him and said hello you could feel the warmth and sincerity in his words. I am sorry for your loss,he will be missed...
Sorry for the loss of a great classmate of 1963. May you have comfort at this difficult time. R.I.P.Jerry.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.
Sorry and sad to say goodbye to our good friend Jerry. Love and sympathy to his wife BIllye and sons Wes and David. You are in our prayers and thoughts Will see you again some day Jerry
Billie, Sorry for the loss of a good Man & husband! Prayers for family!
Sorry for your loss
Will miss my favorite Uncle, his wonderful laugh and his sense of humor. Love you always Uncle Jerry
Our deepest condolences!!
So sorry for your loss, Mom and Dad always spoke nothing but great things about Jerry. Will be praying for the family during this difficult time.
Wes I just want to let you and your family know that I am so sorry for your loss, I will be praying for you all
So Sorry for your loss and saddened by the loss of a cousin, Jerry was a great man and will be missed by many, Rest In Peace Cousin Jerry,
Billie, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am so blessed to have had the privilege of getting to know you and Jerry and sharing laughs and wonderful smiles and conversations with you both. May God's love surround your sadden heart and give you comfort in knowing that Jerry is in Heaven and he was an Awesome person! He had the most positive outlook on life..great sense of humor he was just a wonderful blessing to each and everyone that he meant. It is so hard to say goodbye to someone who you love but just know Billie that someday you will say Hello again. I love you dearly... I am sending a hug your way!!
Our sincere condolences to the family. We will never forget how good Jerry was to his cousin Oleta, she loved him as did we. He will be sorely missed.
Sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I will miss our talks when he came to water test. He always had a smile on his face. The world is a dimmer without him in it. My thoughts & prayers are with you Billye & your family.
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