Elton Young, Jr.

Newton Grove, NC:  Mr. Elton Young, Jr., age 71, of 4339 Mt. Olive Hwy passed away Monday at his residence.  Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel  in Benson.  Officiating will be Rev. Michael Bassett.   Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery.                         Mr. Young was born February 20, 1945 in Harnett County to the late Elton and Ila Johnson Young. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Wallace Young and Tommy Ray Young.  Mr. Young was a retired residential drywall contractor and a US Army Veteran.                         Surviving are  children and spouse, Jeffrey Neil Young of Huntersville, NC and Amber and John Parker of Dunn; grandchildren, Kasey Young, Cameron Young, Karissa Young, Addison Parker and Alania Parker; wife, Brenda Core Young of Benson; sisters and brother-in-law, Golda and Shelton Adams and Mavene Hudson all of Benson; special friend, Vicki Thornton of Newton Grove; and several nieces and nephews.                         The family will receive friends Wednesday 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson and other times at the home of Brenda Young, 2298 Beasley Road, Benson, NC 27504.