James Richard "Dick" Young, 84, of Springfield died at 11:20pm on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at St. John's Hospital.
He was born January 7, 1927 in Springfield to James H. and Ruth Ragan Young. He married Bernice E. Weaver on December 10, 1966. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Dick was a veteran of the United State Army serving in the 1484th Regiment Engineering in Manila in World War II. He retired from Atlas Concrete after 27 years of service. Prior to this he was employed at Clay Products and Springfield Plastics. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, American Legion – Northenders and the Teamsters.
Dick is survived by his wife: Bernice, four daughters, Judi (Michael) Dowler, Pam (Buzz) Barton, Tricia (Slim Woods) Simons all of Springfield and Sheila (Larry) Carter of Jacksonville, one son, Glenn (Donna) Weaver of Springfield. There are 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was an avid reader of National Geographic, American history and past wars. He was a cardinal fan, watching every game that was on TV. He was a hunter and loved to go fishing. He was an animal lover and rescued many from life threatening situations. His new job will keep him busy now, watching over and taking care of all the animals up in heaven.
A private family service was held and cremation was accorded by Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Military honors were provided by Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Published in The State Journal-Register on February 25, 2011
He was born January 7, 1927 in Springfield to James H. and Ruth Ragan Young. He married Bernice E. Weaver on December 10, 1966. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Dick was a veteran of the United State Army serving in the 1484th Regiment Engineering in Manila in World War II. He retired from Atlas Concrete after 27 years of service. Prior to this he was employed at Clay Products and Springfield Plastics. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, American Legion – Northenders and the Teamsters.
Dick is survived by his wife: Bernice, four daughters, Judi (Michael) Dowler, Pam (Buzz) Barton, Tricia (Slim Woods) Simons all of Springfield and Sheila (Larry) Carter of Jacksonville, one son, Glenn (Donna) Weaver of Springfield. There are 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was an avid reader of National Geographic, American history and past wars. He was a cardinal fan, watching every game that was on TV. He was a hunter and loved to go fishing. He was an animal lover and rescued many from life threatening situations. His new job will keep him busy now, watching over and taking care of all the animals up in heaven.
A private family service was held and cremation was accorded by Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Military honors were provided by Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Published in The State Journal-Register on February 25, 2011
James Richard "Dick" Young, 84, of Springfield died at 11:20pm on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at St. John's Hospital.
He was born January 7, 1927 in Springfield to James H. and Ruth Ragan Young. He married Bernice E. Weaver on December 10, 1966. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Dick was a veteran of the United State Army serving in the 1484th Regiment Engineering in Manila in World War II. He retired from Atlas Concrete after 27 years of service. Prior to this he was employed at Clay Products and Springfield Plastics. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, American Legion – Northenders and the Teamsters.
Dick is survived by his wife: Bernice, four daughters, Judi (Michael) Dowler, Pam (Buzz) Barton, Tricia (Slim Woods) Simons all of Springfield and Sheila (Larry) Carter of Jacksonville, one son, Glenn (Donna) Weaver of Springfield. There are 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was an avid reader of National Geographic, American history and past wars. He was a cardinal fan, watching every game that was on TV. He was a hunter and loved to go fishing. He was an animal lover and rescued many from life threatening situations. His new job will keep him busy now, watching over and taking care of all the animals up in heaven.
A private family service was held and cremation was accorded by Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Military honors were provided by Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Published in The State Journal-Register on February 25, 2011
He was born January 7, 1927 in Springfield to James H. and Ruth Ragan Young. He married Bernice E. Weaver on December 10, 1966. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Dick was a veteran of the United State Army serving in the 1484th Regiment Engineering in Manila in World War II. He retired from Atlas Concrete after 27 years of service. Prior to this he was employed at Clay Products and Springfield Plastics. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, American Legion – Northenders and the Teamsters.
Dick is survived by his wife: Bernice, four daughters, Judi (Michael) Dowler, Pam (Buzz) Barton, Tricia (Slim Woods) Simons all of Springfield and Sheila (Larry) Carter of Jacksonville, one son, Glenn (Donna) Weaver of Springfield. There are 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was an avid reader of National Geographic, American history and past wars. He was a cardinal fan, watching every game that was on TV. He was a hunter and loved to go fishing. He was an animal lover and rescued many from life threatening situations. His new job will keep him busy now, watching over and taking care of all the animals up in heaven.
A private family service was held and cremation was accorded by Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Military honors were provided by Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Published in The State Journal-Register on February 25, 2011
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