Dwayne Young

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Charles Dwayne Young, 81, of Bruce peacefully departed from this world on June 7, 2020, while tending to his treasured garden. Born on January 3, 1939, in Calhoun County, Dwayne was a son to the late Hillard Enoch Young and Ellie Jane Campbell Young.

Dwayne, a decorated Navy veteran, dedicated twenty years of his life to protecting his country’s freedom. During his time in the armed forces, Dwayne served in many of our great nation’s notorious battles such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. Dwayne’s selfless and courageous personality can be evidenced by his impeccable service record and plethora of military honors. Dwayne was a master electrician by skill with a vast knowledge of all things current and circuit. He put his electrical skills to the test for the Federal Mogul Corporation as an electrician for twenty years before retiring to practice his hobbies full time. Dwayne had a passion for cultivating a vegetable garden every year.  He spent hours grooming and looking after each row of plants to obtain a bountiful harvest. While this hardworking man loved growing things, he also found joy in fishing.  Dwayne, an active member of the community, was a charter member of the Chickenbone Volunteer Fire Department which provided a sense of safety to the close-knit community. Dwayne didn’t simply pass away, he held in his soul the cure to death, a relationship with Jesus where he actively worshiped and served as a deacon at Victory Baptist Church.

Dwayne leaves behind a loving family to carry his legacy and precious memory in their hearts; cherished wife, Shirley Bowling Young of Bruce, Mississippi; two sons: Ron (Donna) Young of Greeneville, Tennessee; Mark (Melissa) Young of Bruce, Mississippi; one brother, Gerald (Carolyn) Young of Hernando, Mississippi; two sisters: Karen (Gail) Wilson of Pontotoc, Mississippi; Sandra (Jerry) Walls of Houston, Mississippi; one sister in law; Shirley Young of Pontotoc, Mississippi; two grandchildren; Bradley Wells and Autumn Young; one great grandchild, Barron Young; and beloved dog, Prissy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Hillard Enoch Young and Ellie Jane Campbell Young; one brother, Don Young.

Dwayne will lie in repose from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce for friends and family to pay their respects.  A funeral service remembering Dwayne’s life will begin at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2020, in the chapel of Parker Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Kelly officiating . Michael Brown, David Greene, Andy Walls, Homer Moore, Rocky Moore, Andrew Snellings, Keith Snellings, and Michael Young will carry Dwayne to his final resting place in Memory Memorial Garden.

Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce and Vardaman is honored to serve the family in helping make arrangements remembering Dwayne’s life. Online condolences may be composed at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com.