JOHN YOUNG

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Mr. John "Tom" Young, son of the late Georgia Mae Young Dow and Emmitt Young, was born in Rembert on Sept. 6, 1949.

Tom was preceded in death by two brothers, Patrick Young and Bobby Young; sister, Shirley Young Dinkins; two uncles; and a granddaughter.

Tom departed this earthly life on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories with his lifetime partner, Willie Mae McLeod; daughter, Betty (Joseph) Dennis; son, Johnney (Tracey) McLeod; grandson, Donte Mathis; two granddaughters, Shawanika Rhodes and Javondria McLeod; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Minnie (Marshall) Dicks, Martha Kendrick, Elizabeth Young and Sandra (Jerome) Wells; five brothers, Francis (Viola) Young, Billie Alan Young Sr., Lieutenant Larry (Carolyn) Young, Julius Young and David Kendrick; two sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; uncle, Junior Brisborn; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the St. James United Methodist Church, 720 Broad St., Sumter, with Rev. Mary Johnson, pastor/officiating.

Messages of hope can be left at www.whitesmortuary.net.

The family is receiving friends at 7 Larkin St., Sumter, SC.

Services entrusted to Whites Mortuary LLC Sumter. Professional services entrusted to Dyson's Home for Funerals, 237 Main St., Summerton, SC (803) 485-4280.