Pat Luther Young

Mr. Pat Luther Young, age 73, of Murphy Hwy., Blairsville passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Young was born on March 25, 1934 in Union County, the son of the late Luther Young and the late Georgia Carney Young. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County and had owned and operated Young's Service Station from May 4, 1969 until March 1, 1987. He also owned and operated Young's Wrecker Service since 1982. Mr. Young loved people and loved to talk and never met a stranger. He loved children and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Harry Young in 1957 and by three sisters, Mary Wright, Fannie Duckworth and Willie Murphy. Mr.Young was a member of Youngstown Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Young are his loving wife of fifty-two years, Opal Ledford Young, three sons and one daughter-in-law, Barry and Linda Young of Blairsville, Larry Young of Blairsville, Tim Young and his fiancée Jessica Yancey both of Blairsville, one sister, Hattie Payne of Blairsville, one brother and sister-inlaw, Otis and Sara Lou Young of Blairsville, three grandchildren, Cindy Jackson of Atlanta, Ga., Daniel and Katie Young both of Blairsville, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tommy Seay, Rev. R.L. Martin, Rev. Charles Abernathy and Rev. Jonathan Hood. Special music was presented by Hubert and Betty Legg. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, James Murphy, Don Murphy, Bruce Nichols, Bobby Nelson, Tony Henderson and Avery Mason. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Bobby Murphy and Bill Duckworth. Interment followed in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome. com