of Lexa, AR

April 19, 1932 - December 15, 2021

Eugene Phillip Young, age 89, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his home in Lexa. He was born April 19, 1932 in Lexa to the late Dallas and Matilda Nichols Young. Mr. Eugene retired as a farmer and was a member of Lexa United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Navy and enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley McCarty Young; two daughters, Marianne Young Cario of Lexa and Donna Young Allen (Jimmy) of Magnolia, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, Joshua Ray Hayes (Ashlee), Sara Hayes Allen (Jamey), Rebecca Young Cario, Kris Dean (Mike), Mike Cario (Karlie), Katy Warlow (Jake), Joshua Perry Allen, Jessica Lee Allen, and Lanny Kenneth Allen (Kelly); 10 great grandchildren, Kylee Allen, Kaden Allen, Owen Allen, Connor Dean, Rylie Dean, Ellie Cario, Hunter Allen, Perry Allen, Jake Hayes, and Finlee Hayes; one brother, Ned Young (Norma); a host of many other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his son, Eugene Phillip Young, Jr.; parents, Dallas and Matilda Young; one great grandchild, Rachael Young Cario; son-in-law, John Cario; two brothers, RJ Young and Jimmy Young; and sister, Dorothy Young Thompson.

A graveside service for Mr. Eugene Phillip Young will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 20, 2021 at Young Family Cemetery in Lexa, Arkansas. Brother Kenny Lee will officiate.

Honorary pallbearers are Josh Hayes, Josh Allen, Tommy Young, Mickey Young, Jason Young, Jimmy Young, Clay Young, Danny Young, Will Young, Jerry James, Lanny Allen, Dee Sands and Bo Sands.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Lexa United Methodist Church. P.O. Box 22, Lexa, AR 72355.

Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com