Clarence Edward Young
January 7, 1924 ~ January 26, 2011
Resided in:
Woodfin, NC
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CLARENCE EDWARD “SNUFFY” YOUNG
WOODFIN – Clarence Edward “Snuffy” Young, 87, of Woodfin, passed to meet his Jesus on January 26, 2011 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center.
He was the sixth of eight children born to Joe Henry and Carrie Redman Young on January 7, 1924 at home in the hollow just below Woodfin High School, a stone’s throw from his Daddy’s store where all the locals gathered.
Known as “Eddie” to his war buddies, he enlisted in the Marines after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, serving the Pacific Theatre including Guam, Supin Island, and TiAnn. Snuffy was one of five brothers who left the area representing Woodfin in the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps of the Armed Forces during WWII. All five brothers came home in good health after the war ended, which was a significant occurrence for the time. Shortly thereafter he met and married his wife of 35 years, Edna Hicks Young, until her death in 1990, and lived near his boyhood home the rest of his life except the short months of his illness.
Snuffy raised his four children as members of Riverside Baptist Church where all were baptized. He attended Newbridge Baptist Church the last years of his life. He retired from the US Postal Service after 25 years as a Letter Carrier. He remained active in his community, and even voluntarily served as Senior Citizen Treasurer, organizing several excursions for many years following retirement.
His parents preceded Snuffy in death as well as his wife, Edna Hicks Young; one sister Willie Wright; three brothers Hamilton D. “Hamp” Young, Thomas Lowell “Butch” Young, John Calvin “Bo” Young; an infant brother and adopted brother Clyde Young. Snuffy is survived by his children Brenda K. Young, Steve R. Young and wife Sandra, Judy Hunt and husband Michael, Kimberly Ragan and husband Michael; grandsons Daniel Young and wife Angie, and Grant Hunt; granddaughters Ashley Young, Megan O’Kelley, and Lauren Hunt; great grandsons Andrew, Landon, and Maddox; two brothers Joe Henry “Hunky” Young and Harold R. “Rooney” Young; several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28th, 2011, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. A remembrance service for Snuffy will be held at Newbridge Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 29, 2011. Reverend Clark Henderson and Pastor Michael Brown will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Ashelawn Garden of Memory.
The family will be at the home of his son Steve at 58 Jones Patton Rd. at other times.
Any memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, to whom Snuffy’s family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation.
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Kim- I am so sorry for your loss- you are in my thoughts and prayers-Sarah
Kim, and all your family–my prayers are with you all.
Hello everyone-we were sorry to hear about Uncle Snuffy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy & Butch
Angela & Brittany
Snuffy was a special friend to my family! His kindness, his fun loving demeanor, and his presence will be missed. Fond and loving memories will be enshrined upon our hearts forever. Brenda, Steve, Judy, and Kim let your Dad live BIG in your lives -to your families and others. Our love and prayers- Brown’s
To Your Special Family:
Mr. and Mrs. Young were two very important people in our lives. Not only did Mrs. Young take great care of Jonathan as a toddler, but Mr. Young was also there to love our young son. The childcare given and the friendships created were very precious to our family.
We share in your sadness, but have no doubt that both your parents are in His presence and we will see them again.
So many fond memories of Riverside Baptist and growing up in Woodfin. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brenda, Steve, Judy, Kim
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that he is finally in his final home with his heavenly father; his life has been satisfied and is done here on earth. I know your hearts are broken but remember the Lord will carry you through this. Hold on to all those wonderful memories and all the good times. It was good to see you and you will be in our prayers. We love all of you.
Steve & Family
Rhonda and I were sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure that the entire community will feel the vacancy as your father was special to alot of people. We will continue to lift your family to the Lord in prayer during the coming days. We would consider it an honor to assist you in any way you have a need during this time. God Bless!
Tony Gentry
Steve, Sandra, and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Going through it recently ourselves, we understand the loss to the family and the void it leaves. We offer you our prayers and encourage you to seek the Lord’s strength to provide comfort for you and in the days to come to heal your hearts.
May God pour his blessings on your family during this time.
Love in Christ,
The Laughter Family
To ‘Snuffy’s Family,
I was sorry to learn of Snuffy’s death. I knew him and his brothers
at the Post Office and they were all fine men and good friends. Please accept my sincere condolences.
David Moore
Kim, I’m so sorry about your Dad. I’ll be thinking and praying for you all.
Dear Cousins,
I just received Uncle Clarence’s Obit from an Asheville friend. I’m so very sad for you. I had just begun to know you and to be re-acquainted with Uncle ‘Snuffy’ at the Young reunions in the past few years. He really doted on all of you and his wonderful grandchildren. My prayers are for you to have peace and comfort as only God can give to you. Please keep in touch with me through e-mail at jparham713@aol.com and my home address 5358 Gainsborough Dr Fairfax, VA 22032-2741 as well as phone 703-323-5990.
Much love, your Aunt Willie and Uncle Burgin’s daughter,
Jeanette Wright Parham
Brenda, Steve, Judy, Kim
Sandra and I are truely sorry for your loss. I will always cherish the memories we share of snuffey and our times together. My prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. I know the Lord Is with you and will comfort you now and forever.
Mike and Sandra Bowling
To Snuffy’s family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss and have many memories of Snuffy growing up right down the road. He was very good person and will truely be missed. If there is anything you need please let us know.
Brandon & Josh Candler;Clara Splawn
Kim,
I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God’s love and grace ease your sorrow at this time.
Stephanie Thomas
We are so sorry to hear of Snuffy’s passing. He has a special place in our hearts for the wonderful assistance that he gave to Granny Roxie and Granddaddy Clyde.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Wallace and Marie Fox, Beverly Fox Freeman and Jerry Fox
To the family of Clarence Young: I would like to send my condolences to you in the passing of ‘Snuffy.’ I’ve known him practically all my life. I remember ‘snuffy’ particularly from my high school days at Woodfin. 1953 graduate. He was always there when we were playing basketball, to give us support and to root for us. I always loved to see him standing there supporting us. Please accept my thoughts.
My sympathy to all of Snuffy’s family, esp. Hunky and Rooney. The Houser family all went to school with the Youngs and thought very highly of them. Snuffy and I were friends and enjoyed our short encounters in those days. He was always smiling and had something funny to say. I am sure he will be missed in the community and all. He was a great guy.
Dear Steve, Sandra and family!
So sorry to hear about SNUFFY!
Always enjoyed seeing SNUFFY at the golf course and the Woodfin ball games when FLASH and CANDICE were going to WOODFIN school!
SNUFFY was always such a great person!
Sorry I will not be able to attend services, because I have had shingles since CHRISTMAS!
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
LOVE, Glenn and Helen O’KELLEY
Snuffy,You fought a good fight and
played a good game.Your Ole Team mate.Roger Williams ‘See You in’
To Young Children, so sorry for your loss, but we all know what a great guy he was, and what a moral influence he was on others. Steve, and Judy, I will always remember you as good students with a great sense of humor, evidently inherited from your father. God Bless and keep in touch. Shirley Rymer Smith, Charles and family
To: Snuffy’s children
I am sorry to hear, belatedly, about Snuffy’s passing. He was a fine gentleman and I am sure he is in a much better place now enjoying his reunion with loved ones already there. I was fortunate to play in the same golf foursome with him for several years until we both had to give up golf due to back problems. I received a card from him this past Christmas but as usual he was very upbeat. I had no idea he was in a nursing facility at the time. It was typical of him not to complain. May God bless and comfort each of you as you go forward with your life.
Dear Steve, Sandra, & Family,
We are so sorry about Snuffy’s passing, but as Kenny said this morning, he is in Glory–he won!! May knowing he is happy and free of pain give you all comfort. We love you. Bobby & Anita
Steve, Brenda, Judy and Kim, Marsha called to let me know that Uncle Snuffy had passed away. I know that he is in a better place and is with Daddy and they are both having fun in Heaven. We all have some wonderful memories of a beautiful man. My prayers are with you all as you celebrate his new health in Heaven with Jesus. I miss you all and love you very much. Take care.
Love you guys! You are all in my prayers.