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Obituary For Willie C. Young, Jr.

The funeral services for the late Mr. Willie C. Young, Jr., who departed this life on Sunday, June 16, 2024, will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Sylvester, Georgia. The Pastor, Reverend Ray Drake, will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden in Sylvester, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the Shipp's Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

Mr. Willie Calvin Young, Jr. was the eighth child born to the late Mr. Willie C. Young, Sr. and the late Mrs. Sarah Thompkins Young on February 18, 1938 in Worth County, Georgia. He was educated in the Worth County Public School System.

At an early age, “Willie C.” gave his life to Christ and joined the Oak Grove Baptist Church, where he was dutiful member of the Church Choir. He also sang with the gospel group, The Traveling Echoes. They traveled from town to town and state to state, singing God’s praises. One of his favorite songs was “Two Wings”.

In his later years, Willie C. always had a word to share with everyone, referring to verses from the Bible and a song to cap it all off. Willie C. is the one that most everyone knew around Worth County for cement finishing and carpentry. He truly was a “Jack Of Many Trades.”

Willie C. gave up this busy walk of life on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Donald Ray Roberts; sisters, Elzena Kearney, Rosa Gray, Julia Love, Elizabeth Walker, Thelma Burgess, Dorothy Rentz; brothers, Abraham Young, Charlie Young, Robert Young, and John Young.

Willie C. leaves to cherish his memories a daughter, Sharon Roddy; three grandchildren, Marin McWhorter, Saferia Roddy, Jalexis Roddy; three sisters, Myrtice Blakely of Cleveland, Ohio, Sylvia Daniels of Lincolnton, Georgia, Shirley Parker of Poulan, Georgia; sisters-in-law, Percilla Young, Lendia Young; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Praying for my Young family. Uncle Willie C will truly be missed. Yolanda

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My prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. I pray that the Lord will sustain you and wrap his loving arms around you. Brenda Womack Hamilton 🌹🌹

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My condolences and deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family during this time. May God continue to bless and strengthen you all during this time.. Kivett Milton

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From the Blakely and Barker family with love.

- Myrtice J Blakely

Uncle Willie C loved to sing, play solitary,and preach. He would always go get us a watermelon when we would visit.He was loving and kind to us. Will miss him dearly. To Aunt Slyvia, Aunt Aunt Shirley, and Mom the memories will always be with you. He received good care from you. Sending prayers and condolences to all of you. Love Tenia and family.

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My Condolences to Shirley, Sylvia and the entire families. Praying for your strength. Dorothea Taylor Sylvester Georgia

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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