Paul Young

Paul D. Young, 80, of Union City passed away March 7, 2017, at his home.
A family graveside service will be held in Virginia, Ill. The family requests that memorials be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Mr. Young was born Oct. 4, 1936, the son of Paul E. and Alberta Young of Virginia, Ill.
He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in mechanical engineering and served in the U.S. Navy, attaining the rank of LTJG and proudly serving aboard the U.S.S. St. Paul. After his honorable discharge, he graduated from the American Institute of Foreign Trade in Phoenix and began his professional career with Goodyear International Tire & Rubber Co. In 1964, he was working in Akron, Ohio; New Delhi, India; and Valencia, Venezuela. Then he came to Union City, where he retired after 34 years.
He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid painter and an active member of the PAPA Gallery in Paducah, Ky.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia (McAvoy) Young; two daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and William Landon of Camarillo, Calif., and Leslie and Mark Lehner of Olive Branch, Miss.; two step-granddaughters, Megan Fischer of Olive Branch and Laura Lehner of Abbeville, Miss.; his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Dorothy Young of Collinsville, Ill; his niece; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his nephew and his sister-in-law.
Condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home website: www.white-ranson.com.