Elisha Young, Jr. Age 59, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Young was born on February 18, 1953 to the late Elisha Young Sr and Recy King Young.
Survivors include: 2 sons: Derek Young, Douglas, GA; Drew (Caitlin) Young,Douglas, GA; 2 daughters: Brittany (Geoffrey) Ilgenfritz, Germany; and Brooke Meeks, Valdosta, GA; 2 Sisters: Sue Carol (Ben) Batten,Kentucky and Virginia Pearson, Douglas, GA; 2 grandchildren: Ainslee Regan Young and Gunner Young. Several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceeded in death by 2 sisters: Hazel Hester and Barbara Jean Brantley and 1 brother: George Earl Young.
Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 from 6 to 9 PM at Sims Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 2 :00 PM at Sims Chapel, Douglas, Ga. Interment will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Ambrose, GA.