Herbert Young Obituary in Montgomery at Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Herbert Young

Our beloved, Herbert Young, transitioned from this life, on the morning of January 2, 2023. He was born on November 13, 1936 in Montgomery, AL to the late Mr. Patterson Young and Ms. Thelma Davis Young. Herbert dedicated his life to Christ at a young age, at Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church where his grandfather, Rev H.H. Davis, served as pastor. Herbert later joined the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member, Deacon and Trustee.

Mr. Young was a trailblazer, a masterful entrepreneur, and a successful businessman. He attended Carver High School and was a part of the graduating class of 1954. Soon after, he began working as a bus driver for the Montgomery Area Transit System (MATS). Herbert had a knack for driving and achieved many firsts in his industry.

Within a year of working, he became one of the first African-Americans to integrate the transportation system by being chosen to train all incoming bus drivers, regardless of race. He dedicated his free time and made history when he drove the “Freedom Riders” through ungovernable crowds of protesters to test the validity of the Boynton vs. Virginia court case, during the bus boycott in the 1960s.

After his tenure with the Montgomery Area Transit System, he attended the Police Academy at Northwestern University. Upon graduation, he joined the Montgomery Police Department and served 5 years. Herbert was destined to make a name for himself. After working with the police department for only 5 short years, he was appointed as the first African-American Deputy Marshall. His wanting to serve his community did not stop there. He was one of the first African Americans to successfully open, own, and operate multiple businesses, including a beauty salon, car lot, car wash, bus transportation service, and his long-standing limousine service. Young’s Limousine remained open for more than 30 years.

Herbert’s compassion for his community and friendly demeanor created many partnerships throughout his lifetime. Amongst those partnerships, one of the most important was with Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, which he worked from the age of 13 until his passing. Throughout his life, Herbert continued to break barriers.

Most importantly, Herbert is remembered as a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Herbert is preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev H.H. Davis, Mrs. Corine Davis, Mr. Patterson Young and Mrs. Maggie Young; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson and Thelma Young; his sisters, Mrs. Patsy Payne and Mrs. Patricia Baylor; and his brothers, Mr. Frank Young and Mr. Clifford Young.

He leaves to cherish his success and memories to one loving sister, Mrs. Corine Graham; six children, Valerie (Amos) Brown, Herbrena Young, Sharon Bowman-Gunn, Herbert Young Jr., Sakeisha “Kiki”Young, and Brittany “Ms. Britt” Young; his grandchildren, Jeremy (Mary) Long, Rodrico Long, Keon (Shaneka) Brown, LaKwonda Young, LaShonda (Richard) Hill, DeMario Brown, Corey Brown, Kayla Young, Trevion Allen, Romeir Young, and Kaliyah Opoku; six great-grandchildren; and a host of devoted and caring nieces and nephews.

A family hour will be held Friday, January 13, 2023 from 6-7 p.m. in the chapel of Ross-Clayton Funeral Home. FACE MASK REQUIRED. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. The service will be live-streamed on YouTube. Click on the link that says click here to VIEW the service. Burial will follow in Brassell Cemetery.

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A MIGHTY SPIRIT is gone from us, physically,but his life left a MIGHTY footprint in the sands of time!!💔💯💫

Sleep on take your rest Walter Alexander and family

Mr. Young life has given you the opportunity to surpass and Supercede any and all expectations that this Earthly world once thought a man Color could accomplish. From a young lady to becoming a Woman I thank you for your motivation as well as knowing through my family how remarkable and upstanding example you instilled in the lives of me and many more. Now is your time to rest and walk around Heaven All day. Missed but never forgotten. Valerie Benson and family

Mr Young was a nice man I use just come by his limousine business just to look @ his limousine he tell just little part & how to do it.Don nitecat Moore Allen Limousine Uniontown

My condolences to your family. I remember him as a little girl growing up.

RIH you have gained your wings! May God continue to give strength to the family, now you have another angel watching over you🙏🏽🙏🏽continue to live Herbert Legacy🙏🏽 Jacque Rose Hudson

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure, my deepest sympathy to the entire Young Family.

Rest In Peace brother thank you for all of your wisdom
Robert Gardner

Joe Marshall Jr

I have many memories of Herbert Young he and my father both worked for Ross Clayton and so do I he was a great man.may he Rest in peace I'm really going to miss him.

My condolences to the family of Herbert Young. May you be comforted by the God of all comfort. Lean on him and he will see you through the days ahead. Treasure your memories they will bring much joy. Lois Burton, Brooklyn, NY

My deepest condolences to family and friends. I will miss your kind smile and warm heart , always so happy all the time.. will miss you at family gatherings, Rest In Peace🙏🙏Sheila Pryor, Atlanta , Georgia

Sincere sympathy and condolences to the Young family. I have known Mr. Young for many years in his businesses and his work with Ross Clayton. He was a very nice, professional man. May God strengthen you all in your time of bereavement. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

My condolences to the Young Family. What a wonderful person he was. You will truly be missed my friend. Rip Mr. Young from the Johnson Family. Lela Johnson

Sending my prayer's to Mr.young family and friends Mr Young and My father were friends for year's they are together again in heaven's gate's watching over us all you will truly be missed

Condolences from the Parks family,a great man of honestly and integrity, a friend indeed. RIP. Rayfield Parks, SR.

Herbert Young was an amazing and Godly man. He taught me so much about life and how to manage my finances. When I got my first job at Eastman Kodak Research Labs, uncle Harbert advised me to give 10% of my income to the church First, invest 10% for retirement and never live beyond my means. On behalf of the Payne Brothers, we offer our sincere condolences to the Young, Davis, Graham and Baylor family members. We will never forget all the support you gave to our mother, Patsy Mae Young-Payne. Rest in peace my dear uncle. Your nephew, Kenneth Lynn Payne

Leontyne has been a friend of the YOUNG FAMILY for sixty plus years. My Thoughts and Prayers 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 go out to the entire family. I'm SO sorry for your loss. "Just Keep on Trusting In The Lord!!" L❤️VE, Leontyne "Tina" Pringle Ramer, AL 36069

Sending sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Young will be missed in the community. A life well lived. Ulysses and Rosetta Latimore

Words can't express my heartache right now. I met you through my sister and you and Sophia became family to me. You guys hired me at Sophia's BBQ pit. I had a wonderful time with you guys. Mr. Young you had a heart like gold. You were very inspirational! You will truly be missed in this community. You were a true Legend. A wonder man! I am so hurt!! Fly high beautiful soul🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️‍🩹😭

SENDING PRAYERS, REBECCA GAMBLE

My condolences to the Young and Davis families, who were friends of my family. I am so saddened to learn of the passing of my former neighbor and schoolmate Herbert Young. I well remember from high school his aggressive entrepreneurial spirit and his determination to be successful in life. As a sixteen years old high school junior in 1954, Herbert acquired a shiny tan 1951 "Fleet-line" Chevrolet automobile which he used to parlay his popularity among classmates and friends at G.W. Carver High School. His part-time after school jobs with a popular local mortuary business afforded him the opportunity to meet and become well-known and liked by families and residents in all walks of life...young and old. His entrepreneurial bent burned brightly in him, as he ventured into numerous career opportunities. I admired him for his "Can-do" attitude and spirit. I am proud to say Herbert and his brother, Rev. Clifford Young were my childhood and adult friends. Rest in peace my brother. Charlie Varner, Jr.

Will be missed.Gwendolyn Buycks

Will be missed

I have fond memories of my cousin Herb, always smiling and a great joke. Rest now, for God has called you home.My the Lord bring comfort in their hours of grief and know that the Lord has his arms wrapped around you.My since condolences to the immediate family.Deborah Garrison

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