Jerry Ray Young Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jerry Ray Young of Hickory, North Carolina, born in Valdese, North Carolina, who passed away on June 5, 2023 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Harvey James Young and Betty Clo Townsend Young; his wife Janet Lee Teague Young; his children, Lena Ralphs (Brad), James Devin Throneburg, Amber Lynn Icard, Joseph Perry Young (Amber Lott), Caitlyn Cunningham and Sherri Ann Young; his grandchildren, Kevin Ghameshlouy, Jr., Ethan Ray Thronebug, Annaleigh Elizabeth Throneburg, Kirsten Throneburg, Eli David Lee Cunningham, Lottie Young, Boyce Young, Gabriel Icard, Lily Icard, Johanna Young, James D. Young, Aerah Ralphs, Ayden Ralphs, Annalee Young, Natasha McGrill (Dirk), Raven McGrill, Dresden McGrill, Cassius McGrill and Jackson G. Young; and his siblings, James Allen Young and Renvia Crow.