Joseph Henry "Flicker" Young
June 15, 1920 ~ May 6, 2017
In Loving Memory of Joseph Henry Young, “Flicker”, 96, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Redgate, MD departed this life on May 6, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 15, 1920 in Helen, MD, he was the son of the late Rose Helen Barnes Young and John Henry Young. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Mary Josephine Young. Joseph is survived by his children: Cathy D. Young Parker (Frederick Parker, Jr.), and nine grandchildren: Wayne, Denise, John, Joseph, Marvin, Jervon, Mary, Felicia, and Tenia. As well as 34 great grandchildren, nine great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his son Joseph Ellsworth Young and step daughter Florine Agnes Herbert. He was the last of 11 siblings: James Alexander, Sidney, Blanche, Helen, Floyd Perry, Stephen, Paul, Charles, Edward, Mary and Joseph.
He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. Joseph graduated from the Banneker School in Loveville, MD in 1940. He worked odd jobs on the farm until he was drafted in the United States Army on April 11, 1942 into WWII. He was assigned to the Buffalo Soldiers. Joseph was trained as a heavy mortar crewman, from 1943- 1945, he was fighting battles from Sicily and Southern Italy to the Italian mainland towards Germany. On February 11, 1945 Joe was wounded in a mortar explosion. He received a Purple Heart Medal and was Honorably Discharged on December 21, 1945. After leaving the United Sates Army, Joseph was employed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station working with specialty lumber, as a warehouseman. He loved his job, and retired after 35 years. Joseph had several hobbies, he was an athletic man, who loved baseball, boxing, and all sports. He loved gardening, fishing, and crabbing.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 9:00 Am – 10:00 Am in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM with Father Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Wayne Stewart, Joseph Young, Jerome Herbert, Jacob Herbert, Frederick D. Parker, Jr., Jackie Pixley, Jr., and Michael Woodland. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Wayne Stewart, Jr., Dominique Stewart, Myron Woodland, George Young and Jervon Young.
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To the Young Family,
Our deepest sympathy, during your time of bereavement.
Ms. Josephine and Cathy my condolences to you and the rest of the Young family. I pray that God will place his healing hands upon your hearts to help ease your sorrow. Take comfort in knowing that Mr. Young’s pain and suffering is finally over. He is at Peace and Heaven has gained another Angel to watch over all of you.
My Deepest Condolences go out to the Young family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8
Kathy and family; you have our deepest sympathy. The Young family has a strong legacy and we are here for you.
To the Young and Herbert Families~
Grief can be so hard but your wonderful memories will help you to cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Peace and Blessings,
– Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wilson, Sr.
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Kathy and Family,
My sincere condolences to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I am sorry for your loss. May God continue comfort, strengthen and give you peace. God Bless you all.