William Russell Young Sr., 94, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was the son of the late Ira Bruce and Marie Young and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. William was a member if Brainerd Baptist Church and was the owner of Modern Display Crafts.
William was preceded in death by his wife Mary Young, grandson Joe Hayes, brothers Bruce and Frank Young.
He is survived by his children Bill Young Jr., Peggy (Ed) Merritt, Susan (Terry) Goins, Sally (Mark) Staples, 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Michael O’Shields officiating. Family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Please share your memories of William with the family at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral, Crematory and Florist, 404 S. Moore Rd., East Ridge, TN 37412.