Dr. Young was also interested in magic, an interest that began in his youth. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Early in his counseling career, Dr. Young recognized that the African-American community was not acknowledging that suicide and other mental health issues were prevalent. He was passionate about helping people and giving back to the community and was a champion of health care access for all. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his spouse Culver N. Young; his children, Suzanne K. Young and William D. Young, Jr.; his grandchildren, Allyson Casella (Pete) and W. Andrew Young (Victoria); and his great grandchildren, Jamie and Kacey. The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see. Sir Winston Churchill. He could always be counted on when family needed him for help, or a listening ear for good or bad news. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Stephen's Anglican Church or Foundation Fighting Blindness at donate.fightblindness.org. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. He was the first African-American chaplain to serve on staff in the Memphis Methodist Health Systems. Young is survived by his wife, Phyllis, who is expecting their first child in December; a son, Adam and a daughter, Erica, from his first marriage; a sister, Sara Anita Suggs; and brothers Charles and Curley Young. Other survivors include his sons, Michael Kenneth (Laine) Walters Young, Benjamin Russell Young, brother, Matthew Joseph Jansen, devoted family friend, Dale (Denise) Young, sisters, Susan Young, Joan Young, and one grandson, Theodore James Walters Young. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Bishop Young developed the concept of connecting the African-American church with addressing mental health and suicide nearly four decades ago. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Degree from the .University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, serving an internship in Little Rock, followed by a residency in head and neck surgery at the University of Texas, San Antonio. Let others know about your loved one's death. He was predeceased by : his parents, Raymond Young and Arlene Young (Reeve). Get all the top news and sports from the baltimoresun.com. After Polaroid, he served as president of Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston MA and Chairman/CEO of Mentor Ophthalmics, Rockland, MA. In Memory Of William "Bill" H. Young, III. One of his signature tricks involved a single playing card. His students were from all over the world and he forged many long term friendships. It was during the Gulf War and he and a few buddies, they were all in their 70s, were going to go into an Army recruiting office and offer to reenlist, his son said. He was a graduate of Broadmoor High School and was a long time employee of Lindsey's Spacewalks. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Find an Obituary. He went on to study organic chemistry at Columbia University where he received his Masters and his Doctorate degree. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> "Bill" Young, 77, a native of Perkins and resident of DeQuincy, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010, at his residence in DeQuincy after a long bout with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Lynn Doll. He is survived by : his children, Karen Young (John Weaver) and Lindsey Bostick Butler (Trent); his grandchildren, Canon, Tatum, Chelsey Bostick Sisco (Michael) and Campbell; and his great grandchild Leland. Obituary Dr. William Ira Young, Jr., 66 of Hampton, Virginia and formerly of Maysville, North Carolina departed this life on May 16, 2016 at 6:00am at Duke Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at West Angeles Church of God in Christ, 3600 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to: Regis College, 235 Wellesley Street, Box 30 Weston, MA 02493 781-768-7240 https://alumni.regiscollege.edu/Regisfund For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com. Young, a prominent physician in Los Angeles African American community who led efforts to increase the diversity of the medical staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and worked to improve the health of those living in underserved communities, has died. Burial will be at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery, with Emerson Funeral Home in charge.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday May 9, at Emerson Memorial Chapel.Active pallbearers will be Dr. John Jiu, Dr. Hugh Sales, Dr. David Lewis, Dr. Gary Woodward, Dr. Shane Smith, Dr. Jerry Young, Dr. J. Cranfill, Dr. Bobby Lawrence, Glen Lovett, Phillip Wells, Dr. Mike Prince, Dr. Clay Moseley, Dr. Joe Stainton and Al Heringer III.Honorary pallbearers will be Liberty Bank Board of Directors, Employees of St. Bernards Hospital, members of Chase Wood Hunting Club, members of the Denton Island Hunting Club, Dr. Jeffery Cohen, Dr. John Lynch, Dr. Robert Stainton and Jim Lyons. However, he was the only one who went in and he showed the recruiting officer his card from when he was in the Army Air Corps years ago. Let others know about your loved one . Dr. William C. Young (Source: St. Bernards Hospital) JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- Dr. William Young has died. Find the obituary of William Young (1957 - 2023) from Houston, TX. Dr. Young was born in Brooklyn NY in 1926 to Charles Young and Louise Baust. Bill loved all sports, especially football and was an avid golfer. Young, a prominent physician in Los Angeles' African American community who led efforts to increase the diversity of the medical staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and worked. He was not only a physician to many of the citys prominent African American civic leaders and entertainment figures, Harold said, but he was a trusted advisor to members of Congress and state and city officials on healthcare issues and problems of the African American community. Relatives and friends kindly invited. He was born June 23, 1921 to the late William Nelson Young and Sara Elizabeth Young of Baltimore, Maryland. I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. Dr. William Nelson Young, Jr., 87, died peacefully at home in Surf City, NC surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Dr. Young earned a bachelors degree in 1949 from the University of Maryland, and was a 1954 graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. William Young. He received numerous awards over the years: In 2008, Dr. Young was recognized by the St. Bernards Development Foundation for his selfless support of St. Bernards as the honoree at the Evening of Music. St. Stephen's Anglican Church 11856 Mays Chapel Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093. Dont ask me, I still dont know how he did it.. Send Flowers. Pastor Willie Boyd Jr. dies in car crash, GOP-led Tennessee ballot proposal to test labor interest, Tennessee GOP lawmaker apologizes over hanging comment, SLIDESHOW: New YMCA makes a splash in Whitehaven, Black-and-proud Helen Washington created her space around Isaac Hayes. Dr. William D. Young co-established Machen & Young in Towson in 1962. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMitchell - Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. William Baxter Young, age 80, of Canton, passed away April 29, 2022, after an extended illness. Dr. William C. Young. William "Bill" H. Young, III, age 79, of Tampa, Florida passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Condolences to the family may be made at www.heitger.com Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-830-0148. AKWAABAWelcome Home! Privacy | Bill was born February 8, 1943 in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania, the son of Helen (Stoltz) and William H. Young II. Dr. Young retired in 1986. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Dr. Young was bishop and founder of The Healing Center Full Gospel Church. Dr. William D. Young, a former longtime dentist who was also a prestidigitator, tap dancer and prankster, died Wednesday at Gilchrist Center in Towson of complications. After six years, he added his first partner, and over the last two and a half decades, the practice grew to include a total of six physicians. Dr. Young sounded the alarm on skyrocketing suicide numbers among teens and young African-American men more than a decade ago and continued to express concern as his suicide conferences continued to grow over the years. Dr. Young was a man of varied interests. And so, I thought, Why not train pastors and other lay persons to help refer our people to professional counselors when the situation warranted it.. Col. Paris Davis gets his Medal of Honor finally! I wished I played with these dudes forever, Rulers of their home court against Lakers, Grizzlies pick up road, BTW earns district crown with patience, persistence, Greenwood C.M.E. Dr. Young facilitated a number of mental health and suicide prevention initiatives over the years, but his most enduring and far-reaching effort was the founding of the National Conference of Suicide and the Black Church Conference, which began in 2003. Dr. William A . All Rights Reserved. After earning a bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Tennessee, he earned . Dr. William Nelson Young, Jr. June 23, 1921 - May 23, 2009. Warren-McElwain Mortuary Eudora Chapel (785) 542-3030. During his retirement he enjoyed nature photography, reading of historical topics, time with his dog, maintaining the plants and garden around his home, and staying in touch with his Navy buddies. He also served on the boards of St. Bernards Healthcare Associated Regional Providers (SHARP), Inc., the St. Bernards Development Foundation, Outpatient Surgery Center of Jonesboro and served as president of HMG [Healthcare Medical Group), an organization he was instrumental in establishing a group of independent physicians that believed in providing the highest quality of care to every patient in NEA.He was an original bank board member of The First Bank of Arkansas. He also served on Liberty Bank of Arkansass bank Board of Directors, and served as the chairman of the trust committee for Liberty Bank. A member of First United Methodist Church, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking. He completed his Ed.D. Pastor Dianne Young posted a photo of her husband, Dr. William M. Young, smiling broadly on her Facebook page early Monday (Oct. 10) morning. Kwanzaa and the celebration of Imani faith! Funeral Planning and Grief Resources | With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. in Higher Education from The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to that time, he was a chaplain at Western State Mental Institute in Bolivar, Tennessee. The Audrey Varlas Senior Cabaret Players needed more guys so he joined and we took the show on the road. Dr. Young was a professor of Adult and Continuing Professional Education at the University of South Florida. You are in my prayers. He was 56. He did all of the classic magic act and was a good showman.