Rivers Eugene Young, age 78, of Florence passed away November 30, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center. He was a retired firefighter for the City of Florence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Rivers Young and Mary Exine Jaynes Young; sister, Martha Nell Payne and husband Frank; and brother, Johnny Mack Young.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 52 years, Lynda Franklin Young; daughter, Gina Lynne White and husband Blair; granddaughter, Cassidy Rivers Beavers and husband Cade; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be today, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Park with Walter Rayburn officiating.
The family extends a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and everyone in the Critical Care Unit of North Alabama Medical Center.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
