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Willard Paul Young

Age

78

Entered into Rest

February 6, 2010

Service

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 1:00 PM R. E. Rogers Funeral Home

Visitation

after 6 PM Mon. Feb. 8, 2010 R. E. Rogers Funeral Home

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Willard Paul Young, 78 passed away at his home in Williamson on February 6, 2010 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Williamson on May 5, 1931 the son of Willard Landon and Mary Ann Scalf Young who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Young and his Uncle, Ben Scalf who raised him after the death of his parents.
Paul was a veteran of the Korean War with the US Army. He was a talented musician who loved big band music. He played with several local bands and once had the plesure of jamming with the great Louis Armstrong. He also played with the military band while in the Army.
Paul is survived by his wife, Maxine Young; one daughter and four sons and their children; Melody Sue Young (Ronnie Donahue) and Jeff and Star; Ben (Martha) Young and Tim and Joe; Paul (Darlene) Young Jr. and Jason, Brittany and Chris; Jimmy (Tillie) Young and Matthew, Garnet and Ally and Barry Young. He is also survived by his brother James Douglas Young and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Rick Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with sons and grandsons serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will have military graveside services. Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday, February 8, 2010 at the Funeral Home. In lieu of Flowers, the family has requested that you please do something nice for a neighbor and tell them "This is for Paul." R. E. Rogers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.reroersfuneralhome.com.