Jeter C. Young, Sr.
May 18, 1918 ~ January 10, 2006
Resided in:
Wilmington, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Jeter C. Young, Sr., 87, recently of Wilmington, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, following a brief illness.
He was born May 18, 1918, in Avery County to the late Mary Conley Young. He joined the US Marine Corps to serve in World War II as a sergeant in aviation, serving with notables such as “Pappy” Boyington’s infamous squadron. Following the military his career was in the food and beverage business throughout the Southeast, including Asheville and surrounding areas.
He is survived by his two sons, George Young and his wife, Susan, and their children, Jennifer and Daniel, of Louisburg, NC, and J.C. Young, Jr. of Sunset Beach, NC; and three caring sisters, Mursetis, Dorothy and Retta.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. David Grissom officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565.
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He was a special uncle, always there to share a laugh, and all the memories of our lives. We will remember him for the happy times we spent together.
We send our sincere condolences to JC, George and family as well as Uncle Jeter’s sisters. He lived a good and rewarding life.
Dear George, JC, and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
I was interested to read about Uncle Jeter’s serving in ‘Pappy’ Boyington’s squadron. I’m sure you’re proud of his service to the country in World War II.
George Hughes
Dear George, JC and family
You all have my deepest sympathy. I know the pain of your loss; the loss of all of the Young family. Jeter has always been deep in our hearts with so much love of David, Edie, Johnny and Nancy. He will live in our hearts always.
Love, The John Young Family
Dear George, JC & Family,
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. Love,
Mike & Jane Bartley
I feel as though I am a part of the Young Family and my condolences go to each and everyone of you. My memories of the Family reunions and especially the trips to St. John’s Day with John, Jeter, Lloyd and all the Youngs will remain with me always.
God Bless and comfort you all.
With love,
Roger Barger