Waynesville Mail

Curtis W. Young

Curtis W. Young, 65, of Atlanta, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at his home.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Young will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Crawford officiating.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Curtis W. Young was born on January 22, 1956, in Canton, Illinois, the son of Virgil W. and Ruby Leathers Young. He was raised by his mother and stepfather Orville Adams, who he loved very much.

He is survived by his five children: Adam W. Young of Lincoln, Kurt (April) Young of Elkhart, Krystal (Steve Harold) Young of Atlanta, Kenneth D. Young, and Kaitlyn (Jeremy)Hendricks; ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, and one grandson.

Curtis worked for the State of Alaska for many years. He also worked for the Eaton Corporation in Lincoln. He was a traveling man in his younger days who wanted to see the world. Curtis never knew a stranger and could make friends with just about anyone he came in contact with. He had hoped to return to Alaska one day.

Memorials may be made to his family.

Arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.