He was preceded in death by his wife, Chris parents, Ken and Jean Young in-laws, Bob and Helen Densmore and several extended family members.Īll are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life service during morning worship on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Christian Congregation Church of Alexandria, at 10 a.m. Finally, it is impossible to name all those who he considered to be and were very special friends and family.
He is also survived by his brother, Dennis (Joyce) Young sister, Karen (Jeff) Mason sister-in-law, Kathleen (David Oberweiser) Densmore and several nieces and nephews. He was known as "Gramps" by his eight grandchildren, Mackenzie McCarty, William, Bryan, and Luke Rowland, Kameron and Hallie Young, Lily Kate and Makenna Morgan. He is survived by three children, Carrie (Scott) Rowland, Kevin (Rachel) Young, and Kellie (JT) Morgan. His life verses were Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. For his entire life, he held an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, and he shared His love with everyone he encountered. Jerry enjoyed leading the church choir, photography, sports, and supporting his grandkids in their many endeavors! His greatest love was people and serving them in weddings, funerals, dedications, counseling, hospital visits, and throughout their everyday lives. In addition to being a loving husband, dad, and "Gramps," Jerry loved serving in pastoral ministry for 50 years, 45 of which were spent at Christian Congregation Church. They made their home in Alexandria, Indiana, where they served faithfully at Christian Congregation Church for more than 40 years. 30, 1969, and went on to have three children, Carrie, Kevin, and Kellie. He later attended seminary at Anderson College. Jerry went on to attend Taylor University, where he earned a degree in music. They attended Bentley High School together.
Jerry first met his high school sweetheart and future wife, Chris Young, in 1963 in Livonia, Michigan. Jerry was born to Ken and Jean Young, on Feb. ALEXANDRIA - Pastor William Gerald Young "Jerry" went home to Jesus on June 20, 2023, at the age of 75.
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