NORTH MANCHESTER – Wilford O. Young, 77, formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Jan. 31, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. He was born June 27, 1937, in Noble County, to Wilford J. and Mable Hontz Young. On April 3, 1958, he married Sharon K. Decker, who died in 2008. He lived in Noble County before moving to Whitley County in 1991. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School with the Class of 1955. He was a member of Operating Engineers-Local #103 for over 45 years, retiring in 1999 from E&B Paving. He attended Warsaw Community Church, and was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports over the years and was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed working on cars and tractors, and he was a skilled woodworker. Survivors include his daughter, Julie K. (and spouse Tim) Stout, Warsaw; two sons, Michael L. (and spouse Dana) Young, Fayetteville, Ark., and Stuart L. (and spouse Courtney) Young, Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Max E. (and spouse Carol) Young, Albion; a brother-in-law, Tom Stump, Avilla; a sister-in-law, Pat Decker, Columbia City; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Anna Stump. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Private burial is in Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville. Calling is from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. ***** Condolences may be sent via www.demoneygrimes.com
