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William David Young, the perfect example of a devoted husband, father, friend, and gentleman, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Bill was born on September 10, 1932, in Marietta, GA, to the late Annie C. Wilson and George W. Young. His sister Katherine Y. Thomas and brother Dr. George W. Young also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Jane Howard Young, and three sons: William D. Jr. (Margaret), E. Howard (Becky), Stephen T. (Jena); and seven grandchildren: Coley Y. Cuttino (Judson), Laura Y. Morgan (Billy), Jana H. Young, William D. Young III, Brandon H. Young, J. Hailey Young, S. Talbot Young, and several nieces and nephews.

Bill graduated from Marietta High School, in 1949, where he was an All State Football player. He received a scholarship to play football at the University of Georgia, where he graduated in 1954 with a BBA in Business Administration. Bill was a 3-year football letterman and was most proud to have played under the leadership of Coach Wally Butts. At the University of Georgia, he was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity.

After graduation, Bill served in the United States Air Force as a Lieutenant. Afterwards, he began his career working in insurance with Adair Realty & Loan Company and later became a partner with Leide Associates. He went on to join the family business serving as President of General Wholesale Company for over 50 years. While at General Wholesale Company, Bill was a member of the Board of Directors for the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association. He then served as Chairman of the National Beer Wholesalers Association. He also served as President of the Seagram Family Association and was inducted as a Master of the Keeper of the Quaich, an exclusive, international community of members recognised for their outstanding commitment to Scotch Whisky.

As a devoted University of Georgia supporter, Bill served as a Trustee of the University of Georgia Foundation. In 1993, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Terry College of Business. In 2004, he received the Bill Hartman Award from the University of Georgia Athletic Association. In 2009, he received the Family of the Year Award from the UGA Alumni Association. In 2013, He received the Top Dawg Award from the University of Georgia Athletic Association. Bill served as President of the Atlanta Bulldog Club. He was also a member of the Gridiron Secret Society and was a member of the Atlanta Rotary Club.

Bill was a long time member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He was a member and past President of Peachtree Golf Club. He was also a member of Cherokee Town and Country Club, Capital City Club, and Highlands Country Club.

There will be a visitation on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 5:30 until 7 o'clock in the evening at H. M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill, 1020 Spring Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia. A memorial service for Bill will be held on Friday, October 2, at 11 o'clock in the Sanctuary of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception in the Williams Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TGEN (TGEN Foundation, 445 N. 5th Street, Suite 120, Phoenix, AZ 85004 / (866) 370-8436).

The family would also like to extend their thanks to Bill’s special caregivers: Felix Manford, James Nderitu, Dan Moreland, and Jarvis Whitley.