Wendell Young

Wendell Young died at his home on January 25, 2022. 

He was born in Forest City to Chester Cau Young and Carmie Leoria Wilkerson Young on January 6, 1923. 

He served in World War II from 1943-45 under General George Patton in the 2nd Calvary as one of the Ghosts of Patton's Army. He was awarded two silver stars and a Russian Medal of Honor for his service and bravery behind enemy lines. He liked to regale his family and friends with stories of playing softball with Generals Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, and English Field Marshal Montgomery.  Graduating from N.C. State University in 1950 with a degree in Animal Science, he married his wife, Sally, the same year. He worked with the NC Cooperative Extension Service for 31 years. He began another career as a crop insurance adjustor for the US Department of Agriculture and private insurance companies, working until his mid-90's. 

He served in many leadership roles in the Raeford community. He served as a member at Raeford United Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club, and as the Chairman of the Board for the Children's Developmental Center in Raeford. In recognition of his service to his country, a letter was read before Congress by a representative to the US House. He also was a recipient of the North Carolina Order of the Long leaf Pine in recognition of his extraordinary service to his state.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Grey Herring, grandson, Alan Powers Young, and daughter in-law Janice Powers Young. 

He is survived by his sons, Wendell (Sam) Young Jr. and wife Jenell, and Timothy Alan Young; granddaughter, Rachel H. Young and husband, Justin McGehee. 

A memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Children's Developmental Center of Raeford.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com