Hugh Donald Young

1928 - 2015

Hugh Donald Young obituary, 1928-2015

BORN

1928

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hugh Young Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 4, 2015.

Hugh Donald Young, age 87, beloved husband, father, brother and friend to many passed away peacefully on December 2, 2015 at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Hospital with his family at his side.
Mr. Young was born on May 16, 1928 in Hackleburg, AL, to Alexander and Laura Young. He was married to Edith Branham Young of Wise County, VA for 60 years. Together they raised three children, Teresa, Robin and Billy in the Northern Virginia area.
Don and Edith moved to Williamsburg in 2005, where Don spent the rest of his days. Don served in the United States Army from 1948 – 1955, including service during the Korean Conflict (1950 – 1953). During his service, Don was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Edith, his daughter, Teresa Hedrick (Ronald); sons, Robin (Connie) and Billy; brothers, James, Paul, Jackie, sisters Edna Dockery, Ann Gregory (Buck); and grandchildren, Timothy, Matthew, Kristopher, and Kirsten.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm., at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road Williamsburg, Virginia 23185, where a Service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 1:00pm. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.nelsencares.com.
rrangements under the direction of Nelsen Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA.

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December 7, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in what is recorded in the Bible at Jeremiah 29:11 and 12.

December 6, 2015

Tammy Young

To my Uncle Don, if only you knew how much I will miss you.....I will always cherish our conversations....You were my favorite Uncle......So blessed to have you in my life...Love you always Tammy Young

December 6, 2015

Wanda Hofler

Blessings!

December 6, 2015

Wanda Hofler

May God bless you at this time of sorrow. May He wrap you in His arms and give you peace.

Don, will truly be missed. His glowing face will be remembered as he gave a friendly wave hello or goodbye. You will be missed my friend.

May God bless you family and give you perfect peace.

"Absent from the body, present with the Lord ".

Wanda Hofler and family.

December 6, 2015

Kristen

He sounds like a wonderful man. I am a complete stranger who happened to see his obituary, but I am thankful for his life. God bless you all and thank you for sharing Mr. Young with the rest of the world. :)

December 5, 2015

rest in peace Don God bless.

B.J.

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188

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7

Service

1:00 p.m.

Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188

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