Wilburn Eugene Young

Wilburn Eugene Young, 89, a faithful Christian, loving father and adoring grandfather, died Friday, September 11, 2009 in Irving, Texas.Wilburn was born June 16, 1920 in Wade, Oklahoma, the oldest of six children born to Henry Campbell Young and Ruth Bell McNeal Young. After attending school in Wade and Bennington, he would attempt to join the military during world war II. Because of issues with his feet, he would not be accepted but would still serve his country in CC Camps at various places in the United States.In 1940, he would meet Edna Hamill. They would marry and spend the next 64 years of their life together. The first years of marriage would find them starting their family while living in various places, including Oklahoma, Texas and California.In 1954, they would move to Dallas before making their permanent home in Irving. Wilburn began his career at General Motors in Arlington, where he would be employed for the next 30 years. He worked various jobs, but would finally settle as a paint mixer. He retired in 1984, but continued many friendships that were made while he was there.Wilburn was a faithful Christian. He would join Christ Temple (now Heartland Church) where he would serve in numerous capacities, including Sunday School Superintendent and Board Member. At the time of his death, he was still serving as a Trustee and was a member of the Prime Timers Group.Wilburn loved his family. His favorite hobby was visiting with them and eating. He loved dominoes, cards, The Texas Rangers baseball team and the Dallas Cowboys. One of his favorite events was going to visit his sister for a big "country breakfast".He is survived by his children; Louise Dove and her husband Nathan, Eugene Young and his wife Joanna, Judy Ingram, Charlotte Cook and her husband Mike, Mona Andrews; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; brother, E J Young; sisters, Toniey Garrett, Iva Lou Bean and Bonnie Fern Phillips.In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by a sister, June Green.Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Pastor Dan Dean will officiate, with eulogies from Steve Ingram and Julie Baughman. Both visitation and funeral will be at The Heartland Church, 310 S. Story Rd., Irving, TX, 75060. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas.Pallbearers: Dale Baughman, Joey Calanera, Steve Ingram, Tony Ingram, B J O'Donnell, Brian Raney and David Young.If friends should desire, the family kindly request donations be made in the name of Wilburn E. Young to the American Heart Association.

Wilburn Eugene Young

June 16, 1920 - September 11, 2009