Wayford Young's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2026 in Abilene, Texas

Wayford Young

April 25, 1934 - February 24, 2026 (91 years old)

Abilene, Texas

Wayford Young's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2026 in Abilene, Texas

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Elmwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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Wayford Young

April 25, 1934 - February 24, 2026 (91 years old)

Abilene, Texas

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Wayford Young Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 24, 2026, at the age of 91, Wayford Young (Abilene, Texas), born in Clarksville, Texas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Young and Mae Susie Turner. He is survived by: his son Blake; his wife Carolyn Young; his children, Tracy Young, Shawn Young, Janet Gray, Christel Wilson, Michelle Wilson and CJ; his siblings, Monyne Asberry of Portland Oregon, Robbie Sentino of Portland Oregon and Eloise Watkins of Abilene, Texas.; his grandchildren, Amy Woodard, Carlos Woodard, Herchelle Sims, Jovan Young, Hope Gray and Destiny Gary; and his siblings, William Young, Coy, Rayford Young, Leslie Young, Arleaver Richardson, May Ruth Huff and Jo Ruth Boyce.

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Elmwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park



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Mar 02

Visitation

Funeral Home Chapel
5750 US-277, Abilene, TX 79606

Tue

Mar 03

Funeral service

King Soloman Baptist Church
1050 Minda St, Abilene, TX 79602

Tue

Mar 03

Graveside service

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 US-277, Abilene, TX 79606

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