Gary Joe Young Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary Joe Young of Shelbyville, Illinois, born in Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Joe Young and Imogene Young (Kearney); his wife Judy of Shelbyville; his children, Diana Litteral of Shelbyville and Patrick Young of Virden; his daughter-in-law Debbie Young of Centralia; his grandchildren, Michael Litteral (Rachel), Brian Litteral (Kati), Nick Young (Whitney Thompson), Joel Young (Alyssa Dothager), Danielle Young (Casey Cushman), Logan Litteral, Cali Jo, Rylee, Barrett Litteral, Bentyn Congenie, Grayson Martz, Alayna and Aubrey Young; and his son Michael J. Young.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 8th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (1000 W North 6th St, Shelbyville, IL 62565). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 9th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Gary's family asks, that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in his honor. These may be made to the Hawthorne Inn Activity Fund, 1111 WN 12th Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565 or the Shelbyville Boys Baseball, 210 N. Morgan, Shelbyville, IL 62565 and will also be received at the church.
