Alan Newton Young, Sr.

Alan Newton Young, Sr, was born May 29, 1963, in Waukegan, Illinois, and he passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his residence in Cookeville, TN, at the age of 60.

He was the son of Houston Clay Young and Mary Frances Johnson Young.  He wed Sherrie Darnell Lafever on April 19, 1985. He was a member of the Shriners.  

Survivors include his wife, Sherrie Darnell Young; sons: Alan (Sarah) Young of Cookeville, TN and Justin (Elizabeth) Young of Baxter, TN; brothers: Greg and Ron Young; grandchildren: Ace Young, Landon Throckmorton, Christian Throckmorton, Jackson Young and William Young.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Houston Clay Young, Jr.

The family has chosen cremation with a memorial service to be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 4 P.M. until time of service at 6 P.M. in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN.  Bro Mike Fox will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help assist the family with the cremation expenses or Young Cemetery by contacting the business office of the funeral home.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 931-268-1550