Herbert Young

October 16, 1932 ~ December 12, 2016
Herbert was a member of First Baptist Church in Avinger. He played on the Avinger High School State Championship basketball team and went on to play basketball at Panola College. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Herbert retired from Lone Star Steel after 33 years and spent ten years working for Avinger ISD. He was a former school board member and City Councilman in Avinger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, John M. Young, Adelle Proctor, Eris Davis, Homer Young, Virginia McDaniel; granddaughter, Cameron Lowry.
Herbert is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gale Young of Avinger; sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Carol Young of Frankston, Lane and Angie Young of Avinger; daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Paul Lowry; grandchildren, Logan Young, Taylor Young, Brody Lowry, and Abby Lowry; one sister, Mary Carlisle of Coushatta, Louisiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give special thanks to Etta Gernigan, Katina Anderson, C.C. Hamm and staff of Magnolia Manor Nursing Home for the love and care they showed during our time there.
Services for Mr. Young will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Avinger. Burial will follow at Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
So sorry for your loss Angie and Lane! Kyle and I will be praying for comfort!
To the family of Herbert Young, we are deeply sorry for your loss. He was a good friend for many years. When Herbert worked at AISD, he told Dale that he would work outside his classroom and listen to the History lesson on occasion because he liked History. That was special to know that someone was listening. With sad hearts we are prayerfully Dale and Betty Carter.
Its terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family
Our sincere condolences to the Young family. Sending our love and prayers to all of you. Love, Joe & Ronnie Politi