Samuel Augustus Young

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
6-8:00pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Pyatt Baptist Church
Hwy 62
Pyatt, AR  72672
Thursday, April 11, 2013
10:30am
Cemetery
Patton Cemetery
MC 4010
Pyatt, AR  72672
Memorial Contributions
Pyatt Batist Church
Youth Fund
P.O. Box 150
Pyatt, AR  72672
Samuel Augustus YoungI am a Veteran.

of Pyatt, AR

May 19, 1934 - April 8, 2013

Samuel Augustus Young husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, store owner, neighbor, St. Louis Cardinal fan, fisherman and friend to one and all was welcomed with open arms by his heavenly Father on April 8, 2013. Sam was born on May 19, 1934 to Ernest and Hattie Milum Young at the home just built by his parents overlooking Pyatt, Arkansas. The youngest of 6 children, Sam was close to his siblings Mary, George, William, Kenneth and Edwin and their relationship over the years would help them all endure the premature death of their father, Ernest, who died when Sam was only 3 years old.

Sam grew up to continue the legacy of The Young Store in Pyatt for many years. From 1965 to 1987, he owned and operated the family business with honesty, integrity, and always with a keen eye toward helping the local community and his farm friends. On any given day, you would find local farmers, neighbors and Sam's favorite group of regulars around the pot-bellied wood stove in the center of The Young Store. It was a gathering place for many and Sam knew the history of each person. The Young family legacy was always prevalent in Pyatt and everyone knew that Sam was their ''go to'' in both good times and bad.

On February 4, 1956, Sam married his Valley Springs High School sweetheart, June Turney Young. Together, he and June would raise four daughters Linda Kaye, Susan Annette, Lori Beth and Sammye Lynne in the community of Pyatt. The girls were a constant presence at The Young Store and Sam's pride in his girls was always evident any time they were near.

Sam not only served the community and surrounding county of Marion with his business, but he also was a member, deacon, and trustee of Pyatt Baptist Church, served on the Pyatt City Council, the Marion County Quorum Court, Marion County Fair Board, Pyatt PTA, and was a trustee of Woodmen of the World Lodge #1399. He entered the US Army in 1956 and served at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas, Fort Belvoir in Virginia and Fort Richardson in Alaska (before Alaska was even a state). He was honorably dismissed from active service in 1958 to serve in the US Army Reserves in Harrison, Arkansas. His honorable discharge from the US Army came in 1964.

Sam was a regular sight in his green Ranger fishing boat on Bull Shoals Lake. No one knew the coves around Point 125 boat dock better than Sam and he was always on the lookout for catfish. His grandchildren will tell you a highlight of coming to Pyatt was Sam's famous catfish frying skills. His amazing catfish fillets would disappear before they ever made it to the dinner table. Many summer nights would find Sam cooking catfish, eating watermelon and settling down to watch his beloved St. Louis Cardinals. There will never be a more dedicated Cardinal fan. There will never be a kinder neighbor and friend. There will never be a more wonderful father and husband.

Sam is survived by his wife June, his four daughters; Linda Kaye Young, M.D., her husband Bill Henderson, and children Anthony and Kelsey; Susan Annette Thomas, her husband Dan, and children Carrie and Will; Lori Beth Griggs, her husband Bruce, and children Nicki and Zach; and Sammye Lynne Blevins, her husband Gary, child Traci and grandchild Afton; brothers; Kenneth Young and Eddie Young, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sam is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Hattie Young, his sister, Mary and two brothers, George and Bill.

Sam's legacy will continue to live on through his daughters and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all those who were touched by his kind and gentle nature and compassionate heart.

Visitation was Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Funeral service was Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Pyatt Baptist Church, with Bro. Gary Sloan officiating.

Interment was in Patton Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Chris Hale, Jim Milum, Larry Milum, Tim Zikowsky, Denny Larson and Larry Rhodes.

Honorary pallbearers were Bryan Young, Terry Young, Howell Keeter, Ph. D., Truman Jefferson, Donnie Sharp, Rodney Sharp, Richard Sessions, Ron Cothran, Walter McNew, Tommy Morrow, Gay Rorie and Richard and Sue Mackey.



Memorials may be made to the Pyatt Baptist Church Youth Fund.

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21 Condolence(s)
ola (beavera_ haddican
:a Center, WA
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Saturday, April 13, 2013

june and family:: just heard about sam'spassing today and so sorry to hear it. prayers go out to you and your fsmily thru this time. just remember the memories. may
god keep you in the hollow of his hands. love ola

Debbie Pangle Klesack
La Junta, CO
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Thursday, April 11, 2013

June and girls,
I wish I could have been there today with you however please know that I was in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Debbie

Donna Gentry
Mtn Home, AR
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Thursday, April 11, 2013

I am at a loss for words. I saw the post on Tims wall.I am so very sorry for your loss. Sam was one of the kindest most gentle souls I have ever met,and it was an absolute blessing that I was placed there with both Sam and June. Many prayers for all you of. Please call me if there is anything I can do. 847-814-6664

Laura England
Springdale, AR
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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Dear Mrs. June and family,
Joyce sent me the sad news of Sam's passing last night. I want you to know that my heart is grieving with you today.
Sam was always so kind and good to me! He greeted me with a smile and would say, how are you doing Laurie, he always called me that. It made me feel special and I grew to love him for his sweet spirit and caring nature! June you and Sam took me under your wings and give me direction when I really needed it in my life. I will always cherish the fun times we had together in WOW and think back on those days with fond memories.
May God give you and your family comfort and peace like only he can provide.
Sincerely, Laura B. England

charlotte (Nichols) King
Andover, KS
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

My whole family is sorry to hear about Sam, when we lived at the Rally Hill Farm the Young's were our neighbors & my older brothers were Sam;s pals. My brother drove to Sprindale from Ks not but a few months age to visit June & Sam. My whole family extendes thier prayers & thoughts. Bob, Bernie, Lois, Doris, Zella, Helen & Charlotte

Maggie Murphree
Austin, TX
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Dear Lori & Family -
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. It is indeed a sad day for you and my thoughts and prayers are with you, your mother and sisters. I will light a candle to signify his light and spirit surrounds us.
Much Love,
Maggie & Bryce Murphree

Annetta Jones
Dallas, TX
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Susan, I’m sorry for your loss. Your dad lived a long life which tells me he was a great man and that he portrayed a good life. You and your family are in my continued prayers.
Respectfully, Annetta

Gretchen Sawyer
Lowell, AR
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Dr. Young,
I so enjoyed reading the sweet obituary for your dad. I often think about you when I travel to Pyatt with work. When I go upstairs in the church to adjust the thermostat and I'm all by myself in the sanctuary, I've thought of all the memories made there. It's so nice to add to that about your dad being involved at that church and in that community. I wish I could go travel back in time to the store he owned and visit with him there. He sounds like such a nice man and I would expect nothing less since he was your daddy. I'm one of four girls and have lost my mom 12 years ago. I'm so sorry for your loss and I know you'll miss him terribly. Peyton and I will be praying for you.
Gretchen Sawyer & Peyton Nail

Sylvia Cole-Ragland
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Sams passing.

Art & Diane Morris
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

June & Family, sorry to hear about Sam. We have fond memories of our high school & years following. Diane & I extend our sympathy and prayers to you and the family. Art & Diane Morris

Tiesha Bailey
Dallas, TX
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Susan, I’d like to share a scripture that I read daily, as it is posted at the office on my wall from John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. May the peace that the Lord provides comfort you all in your time of loss.

Joyce Turney
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

June & Girls - So sorry to learn about Sam. He was such a quite, gentle man and will be greatly missed by all of you. Now he is out of pain. I always enjoyed my visits with him. God Bless Each of You.
Love, Joyce (Punkin)

Michelle & Jeff Hunt
Austin, TX
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Lori, Bruce, Nicki, Zach & Family - We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Lori, what a full life your father lived. I can see that he passed on his many admirable traits to you and your family.

Love, Michelle, Jeff, Cole & Renee Hunt

Gene and Joanna Turney Haggard
Salado, TX
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

June and girls - I was so sorry to learn of Sam's passing. My memories of Sam are of a very kind, very soft spoken gentle man. I know he will be missed by you all, but you can take heart in knowing that he is not in pain and is with those he loved that have gone on before. Take comfort in knowing that you will see him again when your 'broken chain' re-links. Much love to you all.

Joanna and Gene

Dan & Carmen Nelson
Fayetteville, AR
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Linda (Dr. Young) and Family,
i only met your father once and after reading his brief story here i wish had known him better as he sounds like my kind of guy!
i have always admired how you spoke of your father and how you were always there for him and your mother. i know they must be very proud of their daughter and rightly so. Our hearts go out to you and the family, we can not ease your pain but will share it with you. let us know if there is anything we can do. Try to think of all the happy times and i know there must have been many.
Dan and Carmen Nelson

Mary Watkins
, OK
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

June and family,
So sorry to learn of your loss. Many happy memories of our time in Pyatt . Sam was a dear friend to any and all. His kindness will always be remembered.

Julie and Steven Ko
Rogers,
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Thinking of and praying for your family during this time of loss. Dr. Young, your father sounds like a wonderful man who surely will be missed.

Shawna Webb
Lowell, AR
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Dr. Young I am so sorry for you loss. I will be praying for you and your family.

MICHELLA EPPS
PEA RIDGE, AR
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Dr. Young and family, I am so sorry for your loss. A fathers passing leaves a big hole in your life, but it's not a big as it would be had you never known the person that your father was. Every day you will feel him with you as you see yourself and hear yourself do things that he taught you, whether any of you realized it or not. In this way, he will live forever. God Bless you all in this time of sadness.

Sue (Pannell) Mackey
(Eros)San Augustine,, TX
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Dear June, Girls & Family, reading the obituary brought back many memories of the Young's Store from the 40ies on through to the much more recent years. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time of loss. May God comfort as only he can do. Cherish those memories.

Nicole Shears
, AR
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and your family. Love you!