Dr. Raymond J. Young

July 13, 1926 - February 28, 2020

Dr. Raymond J. Young, 93 of Sumner died on Friday, February 28, 2020 at his residence. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday March 4, 2020 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel, interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Culpepper and Rev. Donnie Duncan will officiate. Dr. Young was born on July 13, 1926, in Worth County to the late Henry Jackson and Lula Styra King Young. He graduated from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Young lived in Colquitt, GA for many years where he raised his family, and later returned to Worth County. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and reading. Dr. Young was a member of Sylvester First Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Donald Young (Melony) of Bonaire GA ;companion, Shirley Wiley of Sumner GA; 5 grandchildren;13 great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dr. Young was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Overstreet Webb Young; children Jack Young, Marilyn Shankwieler; brothers, Julian Young, Grady Young, Oswald Young; sister, Clara Green The family will receive friends on Wednesday March 4,2020 from 10:00 AM until the service hour at Banks Funeral Home. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.