Gary Lee Young Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gary Lee Young of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on October 19, 2023 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Young and Dorothy McGlasson Young; his wife Phyllis Parton; his son James Young; and his siblings, Don "Raymond" Young, Patricia Wynn and Grace George.
He is survived by: his son Michael Young (Jewell) of Decatur; his sister Karen Teaney (Jack) of Jacksonville; his grandchildren, Jeremy Young (Melissa), Jennifer Abney (Sam) and Heather Askew (Chaz); his great grandchildren, Emma Young, Liam Young, Brock Askew (Rebecca) and Ashlyn Ballard (Justin); and his great great grandchild Jackson Ballard. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
