Johnny L. Young
March 2, 1947 ~ December 14, 2001
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Mr. Young was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late L.V. and Blanche Massie Young. He was the owner of Young’s Mountain Nursery in Candler and formerly taught at Sand Hill Middle School. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Wesleyan Church. He was dedicated to his Lord and his family and is survived by his wife, Cynthia Franklin Young; two daughters, Brittany Young Davis and Dovey Young, and a son, John Young, Jr., all of the home.
A memorial service will be at 6:00 pm Sunday at Mt. Moriah Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Tom Harding officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Young Children Education Fund, in care of the Bank of Asheville, 7 Dogwood Drive, Candler, NC 28715.
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John will be missed by all of
the church family at Mt. Moriah. Our deepest sympathy to all of the Young family, God bless each of you.Harry & Ann
I AM SO SORRY,,,FOR THE LOSS OF JOHNNY…HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON…I REALLY ENJOYED HIS BIBLE STUDY..AND DOING BUSINESS WITH HIM OVER THE YEARS…GOD KNOW BEST..HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE..MEMORIES ARE FOREVER,,CHERISH THEM…MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS STRENGTH IN THE DAYS TO FOLLOW….JEAN
I remember Mr. Young when he worked with my dad as assistant priciple at Candler Ele. He will be sadly missed.
Our prayers goes out to you. May the Lord give you strength, hope, love, and peace at this time and always.
Nancy Wright Sluder
Truly the community of Candler and surrounding areas have been blessed having know John and his beautiful family. My heart goes out to each one of you. Each had a different relationship with him and he will truly be missed. I’d like to share this poem with you, and in the days to come when you get to missing him really bad may you find comfort in knowing that he’s waiting close to the gate to see each of you again: ‘Should you go first and I remain to walk the road alone, I’ll live in memories garden, with happy days we’ve known. In spring, I’ll watch for roses red when fades the lilac blue. In early fall, when brown leaves fall I’ll catch a glimpse of you. Should you go first and I remain for battles to be fought, each thing you’ve touched along the way will be a hallowed spot. I’ll hear your voice, I’ll see your smile though blindly I may grope. The memory of your helping hand will buoy me on with hope. Should you go first and I remain to finish with the scroll, no lengthening shadows shall creep in to make this life seem droll. We’ve known so much of happiness, we’ve had our cup of joy, but memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy. Should you go first and I remain, one thing I’d have you do, walk slowly down that long long path for soon I’ll follow you. I want to know each step you take, that I may walk the same. For someday down that lonely road you’ll hear me call your name. Christians never say good-bye. This is true because Jesus is the ‘Ressurection and the Life’. Because he lives we can face tomorrow. May you feel the mighty hand of God in the days to come and I thank God once again for having known John. Our love and prayers will be with you.
Cindy, Brittany, Dovey and John-John, we were so saddened to hear about John. It’s really a shock and even though we know where he is we still wish that his smiling face could be with us longer. All of us are here if you need us and of course, we will keep you in our prayers. Remember that we love you and as your brothers and sisters we promise to be there to help you in any way you may possibly need us. Please don’t hesitate to let us know what your needs are so we can help. Always your friends in Christ, love to all of you.
He was a true friend and a great person. The last time I spoke to him, he told me he loved me. I look forward to seeing him in Heaven.
John was our brother in Christ and we love him, and will miss his bible teaching.
John Young was a blessing to so many people.He was a very loving and caring person,and will be missed greatly.
My mother,Celia Gudger,taught with Johnny at Sand Hill School. She spoke highly and often of Johnny. My sympathy,Cindy. I remember you as a little girl at Beaverdam School when I taught there.
My family and me were grieved to learn of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
John was a man who had a way of saying the right thing to make your day just a little better. We were friends for many years. I always knew where I could go whenever I needed some advice. It wasn’t always what I wanted to hear, but I knew it was probably what the Lord wanted me to hear. John truly loved the Lord and wanted to make sure everybody knew it. He was never ashamed to share the gospel. I hope that you and the children will know that he touched many lives and will be greatly missed by many people. You will all be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Lynette Wright
DEAR FAMILY,
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHN’S PASSING.HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN AND WAS THOUGHT OF FONDLY.HE TOUCHED OUR LIVES IN SO MANY WAYS.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.