He leaves to cherish his memories; a loving wife, Lois J. Young of Starkville, MS; eight children: Lisa Cheatham (Ronald) of Birmingham, AL; Gregory Bell of Oakland, CA; Cathy Rice-Harmon (Earvin) of Starkville, MS; Angela Grant (Marcus) of Bowling Green, KY; Carlette Bell of Starkville, MS; David Young (Betty) of West Point, MS; Karen Young of Starkville, MS; and Elton Young (Veronica) of Starkville, MS; nine grandchildren; brothers: Jimmie Young (Katie) of West Point, MS; Willie Young (Stacy), Theodis Young (Jackie), and Keith Young (Chekila); sisters: Mozella Young of St. Louis, MO; Carrie Savery (Joseph) of Hampton, GA; Dorothy Chandler, Lindy Williams (Lavon) and Annie Rice (Terry) all of Starkville, MS; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.