Benjamin Christopher “Chris” Young
April 5, 1951 ~ January 4, 2018
ROCKY MOUNT - Benjamin Christopher "Chris" Young, age 66, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Born in Charleston, SC on April 5, 1951, he was the son of the late Dr. John Perry Young and Evelyn Hedgepeth Young. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Ben and Willie Hedgepeth.
Chris was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served in Vietnam on the USS Roosevelt. Chris was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Chris leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 44 years, Dianne Rogers Young; daughters, Heather Young Funk (Paul), and Hollie Young Landwher (Robert). He is also survived by grandchildren, Molly, Madison, and Jack Funk, and Katelyn and Karlie Landwher; sisters, Connie Young, Winkie Young, and Bette Hund; and brother, Jack Young.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 331 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount with Father Tim Meares officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
A Wake will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. A Eulogy will be given at 10:45 AM in the Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
331 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 1/9, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Service
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
331 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 1/9, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Tuesday 1/9, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. In the days ahead, may you take comfort in the assurance that our Heavenly Father comforts us during stressful times (Psalm 3418).
Dianne – So very sorry for your loss. Your whole family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Dave, Marcie, Joseph and Kelley Cook
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Benjamin Christopher Young. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We can pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm.-2 Thess. 216, 17. May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer
To the family and friends of Chris, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God give you comfort and strength for the coming days. Judy Mason Bass
My thoughts and prayers of comfort for the family
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Young. You and your family are in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Chris.
I just found out today, August 9,2020,that Chris had passed away. I’m so sad. Chris and I grew up at Trinity Lutheran Church together from about the time we were 5 or 6 years old. Chris was my real friend and we had a lot of good times at Church. We went to different schools but always renewed our friendship at church. He and I were in plays, sang in the choir and slid down the bannister in the educational building! Lol He was a great guy. He talked many times about his dad, who was a Navy doctor. Chris always said, he was going into the Navy like his dad. The last time I saw him, was at a Luther League meeting in 1969. We went out separate ways but I never forgot him. I hope someone in the family reads this and contacts me. My deepest condolences to his wife, children, Connie and Winkie.