Young, Jr., Roy Vincent
Rev. Roy Vincent Young Jr. (Vince), 77 of Yadkin County, NC passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He went home to meet Jesus Sunday, October 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Roy Vincent Young Sr. and Mrs. Rachel Wiles Young.
He is survived by wife, Mrs. Kathleen Lindsey Young; son, Dr. Shawn David Young (Martha Asbury); daughters, Mrs. Shannon Renee Young Habas (Sean Ronald) and Mrs. Shalene Young Massie (Kevin); grandchildren, Wesley Turner Young, Camden Greenlee Young, Abigail Grace Massie and Sierra Joy Massie; brother, Richard Young (Karen); sisters, Sharon Moorefield (Joe) and Shirley Simpson (Jerry).
Rev. Young graduated with a BA from Mars Hill University and received his Masters of Divinity from South Eastern Theological Seminary. He pastored numerous churches all over Colorado and North Carolina from 1964 to 1995. A dedicated pastor, he traveled as a missionary to various countries and served with the Southern Baptist Mission Board and disaster relief teams. Along with his wife, Kathy, he especially enjoyed organizing children’s bus ministries and various theatre productions for the church.
After formally retiring from the pulpit, Rev. Young continued working in various capacities, such as driving a bus for Wake Forest University, working event security for Show Pros, and being a Local Coordinator for Premier Productions Christian Concerts. He was especially passionate about serving with SORT (Special Operation Response Team), a federal disaster organization. A faithful team member with National Fellowship of Raceway Ministries (Martinsville Speedway), and volunteer fireman and EMT, Rev. Young was always willing to serve. One of his favorite positions was being Ringmaster in the family clown business, Premier Clowns Unlimited.
Rev. Young served the Lord and ministered to everyone he encountered in all walks of life. He led hundreds to the Lord and became an honorary father to many people. He loved his children and grandchildren more than words can express, and even played dolls with his granddaughter. Rev. Young lovingly cared for his wife of 56 years. His hobbies were camping, riding horses, hunting, fishing and NASCAR.
This son, brother, husband, dad and granddad was an incredible man of God, with a servant’s heart. He exemplified integrity, character, devotion, and loyalty, all with a fun sense of humor. With kindness and compassion for people, he lived life to the fullest. Rev. Young was a gentle giant, a teddy bear with an infectious smile and hearty laugh that lit up the room. He was an instant friend to all who met him, and many have described him as a warrior, fighter, and survivor. The world will never be the same without him.
“The time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing. “ 2 Timothy 4:6-8
“Well done good and faithful servant”. Matthew 25:23
There will be a Celebration of Life Service, Sunday October 27th at 3:00 p.m. at Belmont Christian Church, Old Campus 2149 Dominion Drive, Christiansburg. Officiants Chaplain Michael Harrison, Rev. T.L. Lineberry and Pastor James Beaver Terry. Music by Kayl Whitaker. Colors presented by Cub Scout Troop Pack #640.
Memorials may be sent to Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Pack #640 Mount Olive Methodist Church 3521 Wyo Rd. Yadkinville, NC 27055 or West Elementary School’s Library, “Mrs. Young’s Over the Rainbow Book Nook.” 4432 W. OLD US HWY 421 Hamptonville NC 27020.