Joseph Wallace Young, Sr.

Joseph Wallace Young Sr., 85 of Mechanicsville, MD, departed his life on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Wallace was born on July 17, 1938 in Helen Maryland. He was the son of the late James H. Miles and the late Mary T. Young. He was raised by his mother Mary Young and his step father, William E. Young Sr. Wallace was affectionately known as Gator, a name given to him by his aunt Rosetta Young. Wallace received his education at St. Joseph Colored School in Morganza, Maryland. Wallace spent most of his life working on the farm with his cousin George Young, who was like a brother to him. After graduation Wallace went to work for St. Mary’s County Public Schools. He was a custodian at Margaret Brent Middle School. Wallace later went to work at Scheibel Construction Company, where he was affectionately loved. Wallace had an exceptional work ethic, no matter what the job was and then later retired at the age of 65. On December 20, 1959, Wallace married the love of his life, Agnes M. Hill. From their union they had ten children. They honored God when he said “Be fruitful and multiply”. They were more than husband and wife they were best friends and dancing partners. Though Wallace was weak and found it hard to breathe, he asked Agnes if she knew him. She replied “of course I know you; we’ve been married for 65 years with a soft whisper.” Wallace replied, “And it’s been a good 65 years. Wallace was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He loved life and family and wasn’t ashamed to show it. He looked forward to family gatherings with a houseful of children and grandchildren. Wallace enjoyed playing horse shoes, drinking his VO. Wallace was also a member of the Bee Bobbers Band, where he played the guitar. It was said he plucked a mean guitar and even appeared with the band on American Bandstand. Wallace was a celebrity. Wallace was also a longtime member of the Horse Shoe Social Club. Wallace is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Young, and James H. Miles Sr. Daughters, Mary and Faye Young, sisters, Mary T. Courtney, Delores Young and Mary Miles; Brothers James Miles Jr., and John E. Miles; (Aunts) Rosetta Young, Lucille Young and Louise Holt; Grandmother and grandfather Cecilia and James Reed; One uncle, George A. Young; two sister –in-law, Bernice Young and Sarah Scriber and three brother-in-laws James P. Courtney II, Walter Mitchell, Ditty Scriber. In addition to his beloved wife Agnes, Wallace is survived by his daughters Agnes L. Young (Joe Dorsey), Veronica A. Mills (Desales Mills), Jacqueline J. Duodu (George Duodu) and Renae Young. Wallace has fourteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. (Sons) Joseph W.Young Jr., David Young (Barbara Young), John P. Young (Melissa) and Jamie Young. Sisters, Patricia Phillips (Pete), Maxine Stewart (Donald), Diane Mitchell, Charlene Herbert (Paul), Janice Broome (Joseph), Barbara Golf and Donna Owens, Brothers, Robert Young (Bernice) and William Young, Jr. (Darlene Young) . Sister-in-laws Cecelia Hill, Elsie Hill, Ann Hill, Ruth Hill, brother-in-law Joseph Hill. Wallace may be gone but never forgotten. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 8:30AM to 9:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Father Drew Royals officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be John P. Young, Larvell Herbert, James Chase, Jr., Robert Young, George Duodu, and Jonathan Miles. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eric Chase, Darnell Miles, Kelly Holt, and Thomas Scriber. Acknowledgement The Young family wishes to thank Father Drew, Hospice and each of you for the many acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. We thank you for all the many acts of love, the many calls, cards, flowers, visits and prayers. A special thank you to Wallace’s amazing caregiver, Mary Baker, words can’t truly express our love and gratitude for the many months of care and support you provided for our loved one. Your kindness and attention and becoming his dear friend means the world to us and we’re truly grateful. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.