Lamar Young, 55, of Fitzgerald died Monday, January 3, 2011 in Claxton, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the Paulk Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clayton Dowd and Rev. Tracy Swanson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Mr. Young was born January 24, 1955 in Douglas, Georgia to Lurlyne Kight Young and the late Louie Young. He lived in Fitzgerald most of his life, graduating from Fitzgerald High School in 1973. Mr. Young was an irrigation systems installer for Chaney Bush Irrigation and recently received his Telecommunications certificate from East Central Technical College. He coached softball for the Department of Leisure Services, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Church Of God faith.
Mr. Young is survived by his wife: Lola D. Young of Fitzgerald; son and daughter-in-law: Michael Lamar & Madelyn Young of Albany; daughter: Beki Jo Hollingsworth of Fitzgerald; son-in-law: Jerry Smith of Fitzgerald; granddaughter: Shelbi Lane Hollingsworth of Fitzgerald; mother: Lurlyne Young of Fitzgerald; brother: Charlie Young of Fitzgerald; sister: Donna Hayes of Adel and as well as several nieces and nephews.