Frederick A. Young, 77, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Hollis and Mabel (Gragg) Young. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida but had lived here in Columbia County for the past 16 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who was very involved with the Masons. He was a member and Past Master of Cherry Hill Masonic Lodge No. 12, Ft. White, a PDDGM, a member of Scottish Rites, The Order of the Amaranth, Order of the Eastern Star, and a Shriner. He served our country faithfully with 26 years in the United States Air Force and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #57. He is preceded in death by his brother, Donald Young.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Ruth Young of Lake City, FL; sons, Mark Young (Cheryl) of Trenton, FL & Stephen Young (Veronica) of Lake City, FL; sister, Diane Thomas of Plattville, MD; 4 grandchildren also survive.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 in the chapel of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor David Huntley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in his honor to the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) at 6037 U.S. Hwy 90 West, Lake City, Florida 32055. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025, (386) 752-1954 is in charge of arrangements. Please leave words of love and comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com