Thurston Young, 83

Born on April 1, 1923 he was a native of DeKalb County and was the son of the late Johnny and Oshie Pedigo Young. Mr. Young was retired from Uniroyal Tire Company, a disabled American veteran of World War II, and an active member of Jericho Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by brothers Henry and Doss Young, sisters Lucille Turner, Marie Pedigo, and Erline Young.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years Shirley Young, sons and daughters-in-law James and Melissa Young, Robert and Darlene Young; son, Joseph Young; grandsons, Jimmy and Jeffrey Young; granddaughters, Tracy Wells, Tiffany and Heather Young; step granddaughter, Rhiannon Hill; brothers Houston and Thurman Young; and sister Mainell Sadler. Many nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive.

Funeral service is 2 p.m. Monday in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Titus Ward and Don Sullivan will officiate. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory. The Young family will receive friends today from 3 to 9 p.m., and again on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.