Obituary of Howard Lee Younger

Fayetteville – Howard Lee Younger, 89, of Fayetteville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was born to Lawrence and Aela B. Younger, who preceded him in death. Howard married Sharon Lee Berwick on May 29, 1953, and she preceded him in death after 63 years of marriage. He served in the Indiana National Guard, was a milk truck driver, farmer, and bus driver for 50 plus years. He and Sharon owned and operated Younger Trailer Repair. He attended Needmore High School and was a member of Fayetteville Baptist Church. He is survived by his four children: Joey (Pam) Younger, of Fayetteville, Christy (Jeff) Williams, of Fayetteville, Karen (Bobby) Williams, of Collierville, TN and Wendy (Scott) Ramsey, of Fayetteville, and his sister, Carol (Jim) McKinney, of Minneapolis, MN. Blessed with 9 grandchildren: Jeff (Lora) Williams, Misty (Curt) Deckard, Jessica (Nathan) Bailey, Maranda (Troy) Mathews, Jonathan (Dorothy) Williams, Steven (Rachel) Williams, Jacob (Delaney) Ramsey, Garrett Ramsey and Katelyn Ramsey. 13 great-grandchildren were extra blessings: Cole Mathews, Ethan Williams, Taylor Deckard, Carly Mathews, Lewis Williams, Noah Bailey, Hailey Deckard, Jonah Bailey, Evelyn Williams, Owen Williams, Harper Mae Williams, Judah Lee Williams, Elliott Ramsey. He was loved by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Fayetteville Baptist Church on Friday, November 15th at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Pastor Kenny Walden, Pastor Jeff Williams, and pastor Bobby Williams will officiate. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 14th from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm also at the church. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.