William Joseph "Joe" Young

Mr. William Joseph "Joe" Young, 58 of Thomson Hwy  died on Wednesday, March 18th near Appling, Ga. Mr. Young, son of the late James Leslie and Helen Howard Young, was born in Wilkes County but had lived in Lincoln County most of his life. Known as the Green Hornet, he had been a truck driver since he was 20 years old and was currently employed by WM Logging.   He attended Faith Community Church, enjoyed camping, fishing and adored his children and grandchildren. The day before his death, his newest grandchild, Kamden Glass was born. Survivors: Wife: Lee Johnson Young Sons: William Edward Young, and wife, Tony Faye of Thomson James L. Young, Lincolnton Daughters: Melissa Y. Elam, and husband, Ron of  Ft. Stewart, Ga Lindsey M. Young, and fiancé`, Josh Glass of  Lincolnton Heather I. Young, Lincolnton Brothers: Al Young, John Young, and Dan Young all of Lincolnton Sisters: Judy Y. Callaway,  Crawfordville Patricia Y. Andrews, Lincolnton Grandchildren: Johnathan Young, Katlyn Elam, and Kamden Glass Funeral services will be held on Sunday,  March 22nd at 2p.m. at Faith Community Church.  Interment will follow at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6pm until 9pm  on Saturday at the funeral home. COntributions may be made to: The Joe Young Memorial Fund, c/o F&M Bank, P.O. Box 280, Lincolnton, Ga 30817