Earnest Ivan Young, age 81, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at St. John’s Medical Center. He was born January 31, 1930, in Greene County, MO, to June and Edna (Cardwell) Young and was united in marriage to Juanita Minor June 4, 1948. He was a member of the High Street Baptist Church and was the owner/ publisher of the Daily Events from 1955-1995. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a good Christian man. Earnest loved his family and friends, and went out of his way to help others. He liked to garden, work with stained-glass, and was an avid reader.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years Juanita, of the home; one son Brady Young and wife Mari of Lisle, IL; one daughter Becky Piland and husband Bob of Springfield, MO; three grandchildren: Layla Stanek and husband Chip of Springfield, MO, Jeff Young and wife Jeanette of North Aurora, IL, and Dave Young and fiancee Lindsey Warda of Schaumburg, IL; one great grandson Quentin Stanek; one sister Wanda Lamy of Springfield, MO; as well as other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Chaplain Paul Stanek officiating. Burial will be held in Clear Creek Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, MO.
Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.