Chuck Young, 59, passed away January 10, 2024, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama following a five-year battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at Greenview Funeral Home, 3657 Old Chisholm Rd in Florence, AL on Saturday, January 20th. Visitation will be held 11 am – 12 pm and celebration of life 12 pm – 12:30 pm.
Chuck was born on Wednesday April 22, 1964, to Charles and Francine Young. He graduated from Bradshaw High School in 1982 where he excelled on the football field. He was voted Team Captain, Head Hunter (twice), Most Valuable Player, All Area (twice), All Tennessee Valley Conference (twice), and signed a football scholarship with UNA. He loved good food, his pets, and a bargain sale on meat at the grocery.
He is survived by his mom Francine Young, Florence, AL; brother Damon Young (Angy), Collierville, TN; nephews, Cole Young, Grayson Young, Cade Young, all of Collierville, TN; and best friend of 30 years Stacey Bevis, Florence, AL
He is preceded in death by his dad Charles (Sonny) Young; grandparents Charles and Ruby Young; Clyde and Etta Witt.
In Lieu of flowers, Chuck requested memorials be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital @ ALSAC/St Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
