Charles Elbert Young, 93, of the Dibrell community, passed away Saturday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2025 at NHC HealthCare in McMinnville.  He was born June 14, 1931 to his parents, the late Henry and Myrtle Jones Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings, Maureen Gillette, Juanita Donalson, Betty Jean Young, Willie Young, Gerald Young and Marvin Young.  

Mr. Young was a retired elementary school teacher with the Warren County School System, and he was a faithful member of the New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Barbara Young of the Dibrell Community; three children, Terry (Joyce) Young of Smithville, Tonia (Marty) Lockman of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. and Tim (Marilyn) Young of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; six grandchildren, Erin, Amy, Kelley, Isaac, Nia and Tela; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Jimmy Earl (Marlene) Young of Dibrell; several nieces and nephews also survive.  

Graveside services and interment were at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Elder Ricky Arnold officiating. There was not any visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends met at DeKalb Memorial Gardens for the graveside service at 10 a.m.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Young family. 

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 12, 2025