Jerry Keesler Young, Jr.

Jerry Keesler Young, Jr., 92, of Kannapolis died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

Born February 6, 1928 in Kannapolis, Jerry was a son of the late Jerry K. Young, Sr. and Maddie Parrish Young. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by all his siblings; John M. Young, Juanita Y. Williams. Laura Y. Rowland and Loretta Y. Tucker. He graduated from Barium Springs School and attended Appalachian State University. Jerry was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Korean War. He worked at the North Carolina Division of Employment Security for 30 years, retiring in 1988.

Jerry was a resident of this area since 1959. He married his beloved wife, Evelyn Kennerly Young, on June 2, 1962. She preceded him in death on November 17, 2020. Jerry was a member of the local Moose Lodge and was an Elder at Back Creek Presbyterian Church in Mt. Ulla.

Those left to cherish his memory and those of his loving wife, Evelyn are numerous nephews and nieces, their families and many dear friends.

Jerry will lie in-state with his wife, Evelyn, at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 7:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, November 30. There will be a double funeral service for the Youngs at Back Creek Presbyterian Church at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 1st. This will be a DRIVE-IN SERVICE ONLY and will be broadcast to cars in the church yard on FM radio 87.9. Following the service, those who desire may attend the committal service in the Church cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.