JOHN L. YOUNG, JR.


LOUISBURG – John Luther Young, Jr., 83, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Leo Bennett officiating.

He was a son of the late Sallie L. Boone and John L. Young, Sr. He was preceded in death by his sister, Delphy Ann Tharrington. He was an Army Veteran and a retired farmer.

John is survived by his sisters and brother in-law, Faye and Tom Wright of Louisburg; Glynn Swindell of Elleree, SC; Mildred Darcourt of New Orleans, LA; brother, Bobby Ray Young of Louisburg; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the home of Faye and Tom Wright, 512 Moulton Road, Louisburg.

Arrangements are handled by Strickland Funeral Home, Louisburg.