EAST MOLINE, Ill. —
Funeral services for Donald “Don” Young, 77, of East Moline, Ill., will be held at noon today at First Baptist Church in East Moline, Ill. Visitation will be two hours prior to services at the church. Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Confidence Cemetery in Wright Township. Mr. Young died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at his home. Memorials may be made to the family.
Don was born Nov. 23, 1934 in Wayne County, the son of Arthur and Norma (Foster) Young. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married Dorothy Seals Dec. 30, 1956 in Mystic. He retired from the John Deere Parts Distribution Center in Milan, Ill. in 1991 after 26 years of service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who cherished spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
In his last days he and his “granddog” Pepper became great buddies.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Young of East Moline, Ill.; daughter, Debbie (Jerry) Green of Silvis, Ill.; sons, David (Vicky) Young of Independence, Mo. and Dwayne (Dorraine) Young of East Moline, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Dana Mattly of Knoxville; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and brother, Kermit (Roma) Young of Seymour.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Dwight; sister, Susan; and brother, Everett.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com.
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January 31, 2012
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