1935
Elder
2009
Elder Herschell H. Young
July 19, 1935 — June 13, 2009
Elder Herschell H. Young, 73, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, June 13, 2009 under the care of Hospice of Savannah.
A native of Savannah, he attended Cuyler Street School and A.E. Beach High School. He was employed with the International Longshoreman's Association, Local #1414, and retired after thirty- five years of dedicated service. He loved the Lord and his family.
He leaves to cherish his rich memory: his devoted wife of 51 years, Helen M. Young of Savannah, GA; a son, Abdul M. Saleem (Jeanette) of Savannah,GA; daughter, Roberta McBride of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; one sister, Ella Young Scott (Fletcher) of Savannah,GA; four sister-in-laws, Thelma Huff Colbert (Gerald) of Augusta, GA, Almanita Meridy Lee of Atlanta, GA, Janice Meridy of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Elnora Meridy of Bowdon, GA; three brother-in-laws, George (Elma)McBride of Portal , GA, Robert (Monica)Meridy of Riverdale, GA, and Waldo (Katrina)Meridy of Riverdale, GA; nine grand-children; two great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews,cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Elder Herschell H. Young will be held 12 noon, Saturday, June 20, 2009 at St. John Baptist Church, 522 Hartridge Street, Rev. George P. Lee III, Pastor; Pastor Juanita Edward, Eulogist. Reposing at 10:30am, at the Church until hour of service: Interment, Laurel Grove South, Savannah, GA.
A native of Savannah, he attended Cuyler Street School and A.E. Beach High School. He was employed with the International Longshoreman's Association, Local #1414, and retired after thirty- five years of dedicated service. He loved the Lord and his family.
He leaves to cherish his rich memory: his devoted wife of 51 years, Helen M. Young of Savannah, GA; a son, Abdul M. Saleem (Jeanette) of Savannah,GA; daughter, Roberta McBride of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; one sister, Ella Young Scott (Fletcher) of Savannah,GA; four sister-in-laws, Thelma Huff Colbert (Gerald) of Augusta, GA, Almanita Meridy Lee of Atlanta, GA, Janice Meridy of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Elnora Meridy of Bowdon, GA; three brother-in-laws, George (Elma)McBride of Portal , GA, Robert (Monica)Meridy of Riverdale, GA, and Waldo (Katrina)Meridy of Riverdale, GA; nine grand-children; two great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews,cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Elder Herschell H. Young will be held 12 noon, Saturday, June 20, 2009 at St. John Baptist Church, 522 Hartridge Street, Rev. George P. Lee III, Pastor; Pastor Juanita Edward, Eulogist. Reposing at 10:30am, at the Church until hour of service: Interment, Laurel Grove South, Savannah, GA.
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