Willis Jay Young

Obituary

Willis Jay Young, 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday night, January 26th, 2015. Willis was born in Cleveland on September 1, 1944 a son of the late Thomas Young and Catherine Young Cross.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three sons James Eddie Young, Christopher Daniel Young and Michael Jay Young, two sisters Mary Frances Beaty and Arla Jean Bache, five brothers Charles, Tommy, Bob, Kenneth and David Young and his step father Ford Cross.

Willis leaves behind to cherish his memory one daughter Darlene Longley, one granddaughter Faith Young, two grandsons Josh Peels and Christopher Young, special niece Tara White, special great nephew Taylor White, three sisters Glenda Bishop and Linda Bishop both of Cleveland and Brenda Eversole (Jerry) of Kentucky, numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.

A celebration of his life is planned for Saturday, January 31st, 2015 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland, TN with eulogist Terry Caywood officiating. Interment will follow in the Red Hill Valley Cemetery with Edward Cooley, Snooks Beaty, Criss Caywood, Taylor White, Kenny Bishop and Jerry Eversole serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the 3:00 PM service time in the funeral home chapel.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Willis and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Young family with his arrangements.


Visitation Details
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday, January 31st, 2015
Companion Funeral Home
2419 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Interment
Saturday, January 31st, 2015

Celebration of Life Service Details
3:00 PM
Saturday, January 31st, 2015
Companion Funeral Home
2419 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Red Hill Valley Cemetery
following the service