Jerome Young's Obituary
Jerome Lee Young, age 58, of Austell passed away Saturday, October 20. Jerome was a man with a big heart who had the power to make everyone around him laugh and smile. He graduated from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois, class of 1973. He attended Northern Michigan, Harper Community College and Eastern Michigan where he played football. After college he worked many years as a long-haul truck driver before becoming a local driver to remain close to his family. Jerome and his wife, Nancy spent a lot of time on the sandy beaches of Tybee Island listening to the waves crash by day and watching the stars shine by night. For the past 16 years, Jerome and his family lived in the Atlanta suburb of Austell. Jerome is preceded in death by his parents AD & Anna B Young, his brother Danny Young of Peoria, ILL and sister Betty Bradford (Larry) of Terre Haute, IN.
Jerome is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nancy Young, son Jason Young (Magdalena)and granddaughter Isabelle Young of Austell, son Justin Young (Jessica) of Mableton, son Jeremy Young (Cristina) of Washington, D.C., son Joshua Young (Melissa) and granddaughter Jaila Robbins-Mercado of West Palm Beach, FL, brother Larry Walker (Marie) of Matteson, ILL., brother Adell Young (Rachelle) of Fayetteville, NC, brother Ronnie Young of Stillwater, OK, brother Michael Young (Judy) of Perkins, OK, brother Ricky Young (Linda) of Norman, OK, sister Judy Young of Ford Heights, ILL, sister Nora Adams of Chicago Heights, ILL, sister Annette Boykins (Herman) of Joliet, ILL, sister Ramona Ledbetter (Norwood) of Chicago Heights, ILL, sister Vanessa “Penny” Young of Chicago Heights, ILL and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Jerome Young loved his wife, four boys and two granddaughters more than anything else in this world. He did his fair share in life, but all-in-all he was a good man. He was quick to give you the shirt off his back if you were cold. Jerome always knew the funniest things to say to lighten the mood and make the whole room light up with laughter. Most importantly, he will be missed so much by so many people. We love you “Big Poppa”...you will be looking down and blessing us. Cheers...this one is for you. Rest in Peace Rommie.
The family will receive friends at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home on Friday, October 26 from 2:00-7:00 with a memorial service to follow. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Jerome at any Chase Bank or online (Acct# - 130026820). All money will be used to help with the funeral expenses.
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