of Lexa, AR
January 14, 1941 - May 6, 2025
Thomas Edward Young Sr., better known as "Ned, Dad, and Pop Pop", passed away peacefully at his home in Lexa, Arkansas on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. He was born on Tuesday, January 14, 1941, in Helena, Arkansas to the late Dallas and Matilda Young.
Mr. Ned, as he was known to almost everyone, started working out of high school at Mohawk Rubber Co., as so many people in this area did. He farmed some with his brother RJ and his dad Dallas at night and on the weekends. He also had a vending machine route with chip and coke machines. He married Prissy Meyers from West Helena and had one girl and four boys. He started farming full time in a couple of years and never looked back. Mr. Ned raised his family with a strong work ethic and family importance. Family was first with him always. After Prissy passed away, Ned met Norma Marinelli from Friars Point, Mississippi. They were married for twenty years until his passing.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Marinelli Young; four sons, Tommy (Debbie) Young, Danny (Alisha) Young, Clay (Shannon) Young and Will (Laura) Young; eleven grandchildren, Meagan (Brandon) Miller, Cameran McWilliams, Shelby (Trent) Loyd, Blake (Micah) Harper, Jordan Young, Allie (Andy) Treat, Cole (Carrington) Young, Luke Young, Kendall (Riley) Lewis, Kendall Cunningham, Kate Young, Maddox Young and Dallas Young; nine great-grandchildren, Nora, Brecken and Elliott McWilliams, Wes and Ryan Miller, Lakyn and Hawkins Loyd, Hudson and Anna Blake Harper.
Ned is preceded in death by his wife, Priscila Meyer Young; parents, Dallas and Matilda Young; daughter, Lisa Elaine Young; three brothers, Eugene, RJ, and Jimmy Young Sr.; sister, Dorothy Sunshine Thompson; one granddaughter, Macy Young.
A graveside service honoring Mr. Ned Young will be held 10:00 a.m., on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Young's Cemetery in Poplar Grove, Arkansas. Brother Gary Maskell will officiate.
Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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41 Condolence(s)
Calvin and Donna Chastain
Saturday, May 10, 2025
To the family of Mr. Ned,
We would like to send our condolences to all the family. We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Neds passing. We are praying for you during this difficult time of grief.
Calvin and Donna Chastain
Henry Jordan
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Ned was the glue to what family means! He will be missed but be at peace! God Bless! Henry and Munnie Jordan
Wana McGrew
Saturday, May 10, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Ned was the nicest man and will surely be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Kirkley - Jenkins
Saturday, May 10, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this news about Ned. My hugs are sent your way. ♥ï¸
Dolores Young Zandstra
Friday, May 9, 2025
I have a wonderful memories of Ned that started when R. J. and I were dating. He was probably around 10 years old and we would take him with us to the movies and to the lake in the summer. Granddad Dallas and the other boys were big into baseball, but we would go swimming, boating, and picnicking. And the good times continued through working the farms and the cotton gins together. It was not unusual for me to walk up & stand by Ned thinking it was R.J. They were so much alike. Not just physically, but also in their personality and respect for everyone they came in contact with.
I pray that God, our Father will bless & guide Norma and the boys and all the extended family through these years to come. Dolores
Peanut and Shera Merritt
Friday, May 9, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Ned. He and Mrs. Prissy were always good to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Peanut
Tim And Donna Ward Johnson
Friday, May 9, 2025
Sure hate to hear about your Mr Young passing. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. May you find comfort in the many memories you have. I will pray for your familyðŸ™
Susie Johnston
Friday, May 9, 2025
Prayers sent up for you all. He was a friend, customer for years; then they became like family. I will always have great memories and some pictures of great times. I'll see you when I get home to heaven.
Kaye Fereb
Friday, May 9, 2025
When i met Wayne back in 1999 we would ride up and down Cherry Street just as was the tradition. Wayne worked for Tommy Gregory and his best friend James worked for Mr. Ned. James and Wayne were almost inseparable. When Wayne wasn't working on Tommy's farm he was with James. Skipping several years when I was pregnant with my youngest James, Wayne and a few of the others had gone up to the cabin Mr. Ned had up at Brickies. When I went into labor Mr. Ned went and got Wayne for me so he could be there . I will never forget that day he did that so I would have my husband with me. Thanks to Mr. Ned for all the memories I have for the Young family. You will be greatly missed.
Robert Abels
Friday, May 9, 2025
Prayers for family and friends
Janie Scaife
Friday, May 9, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
Gwen ford henderson
Friday, May 9, 2025
So sorry to hear about Mr .Ned. Have known him since Marvell Academy days.in the 70's. Always had an uplifting spirit and wonderful person.. my deepest sympathy for all of the Young family.. May God be with u all.
Edie Sanford
Thursday, May 8, 2025
I have known Mr. Ned my whole entire life. He is one of the nicest, good hearted man I know. My prayers go out to Ms. Norma and all his sons and family. He will truly be missed!
Edie Kelley Sanford
Glen Estes
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Tommy, Danny, Clay and Will ..so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a good man and will be missed by everyone. I remember him and you mom well from Cleburne Ave Presbyterian Church and him sponsoring my girls softball team. (I will always appreciate that) My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families during the difficult time.
Valerie Wilkinson McMickle
Thursday, May 8, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Ned. I think of all the older Young's as family. They all spent time at my papaw's store when I was young. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Shannon and Clay. This hurts my heart. RIP Mr. Ned.
The Reverends Gary and Melissa Maskell
Thursday, May 8, 2025
To the entire Young family, Mr. Ned was always a tremendous blessing to both of us. Every week, we would visit our shut-ins and church members who owned businesses. I will never forget stepping into Young's Custom Service to spend time with Shannon, Norma, Ned, Clay, and the entire staff there. Ned was usually the first face we saw as we walked through the front door. He greeted us with a big smile, making us feel completely at home. We have been away for years, but his memory is such a blessing to both of us.
Prayers for the entire Young family in your time of loss
Pastors Gary and Melissa Maskell
Harold A Clark
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Ned Young made an impressionable difference in the lives of many people and will be greatly missed. Praying for God's peace for the family.
Phil & Leigh Davis
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Ned Young was as nice and good a man as we have known. Our prayers and sincere condolences go out to the family.
Ray Spinks
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Sorry to hear about Mr. Ned‘s passing. I enjoyed many years in my younger days with all of his kids and my cousin marianne and Donna and Phil. We all kind of played together back in when we were little in the cotton trailers shoot rabbits in the field. Praying for all the family to have the strength to get through this and the peace.
Bruce Bottorff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
So sorry to here of Mr. Ned passing. He was a great person. I knew him and the family for most of my life. Prayers for the family and may God Bless.
Kelly Jones
Thursday, May 8, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Ned was a wonderful man, his smile, kindness and willingness to help so many will be missed.
Truly,
Kelly Baty Jones
Missy Ishmael
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Mr. Ned was one of the kindest men i have known. He never failed to speak and smile when he saw you. I know he will be missed by you all. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelton and Nina Guest
Thursday, May 8, 2025
I became friends with Mr Ned when he became a customer at Mississippi River Grain. He was a true customer to us until the market got so bad that he had to make decisions to go to the river for more money.
We remained in touch and over the years he helped me with a lot of different things.
He and Clay put my crop in when I had my bypass surgery and would not take my offer to pay them. That's the kind of man he was and it appears that his boys are following in his footsteps.
He will be missed my many and especially me.
Prayers for the family ðŸ™ðŸ™
Dale & Pam Brown
Thursday, May 8, 2025
May God hold all of you in his arms during the loss of Mr Ned! He was such a wonderful man, always caring for his family & always was willing to help anyone! He was a true inspiration, friend & always there for me and my family for so many years in so so many ways! We love all of you, prayers for comfort! We definitely know where Mr Ned is and he will continue to watch over all of you, we truly loved him & his family & always was there to help anyone!
Mike and Debra Rial
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Mike has known Mr. Ned all of his life, ,especially since the Young's have been neighbors for as long as he can remember, and I have heard nothing but admiration for him. Mike has always held Mr. Ned as a person he looked up to and admired and has so many stories of him and Mr. Dallas he has told. I know he will be greatly missed as you all go forward with life, but so glad he is reunited with his family again and you all have so many wonderful memories to relish. Prayers for you all.
William Johnston
Thursday, May 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss. May GOD BLESS..
Mike and Crystal Ross
Thursday, May 8, 2025
To the family sorry to hear of your loss. Ned was not only a family man but was always there for his friends and community. Prayers be with you.
Chester & Linda Short
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Danny Lloyd
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Ned was always welcoming to me when I met him some 20 plus years ago and always greeted me with a handshake and a smile. You will be missed. R.I.P.
Pam Treadaway
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Tommy, Danny, Clay and Will, I was so saddened to hear of your dad's passing. He was a sweet man. He raised good men. Thoughts and prayers for you all and your families.
George Gates
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
So sorry to hear about Mr. Ned. My prayers are with all of you. Godspeed.
Mark and Nicky Savage
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Prayers and healing to the entire Young family. May God bless you all during this time of sadness. The angels came to take Mr. Ned to his heavenly home where he has taken his seat next to God. Peace be with you
Keith Scott
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
My deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Bock
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ned was a real gentleman and loved his family dearly. God Bless you all.
John Broome
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
One of the nicest persons I have ever known. He will be missed by many. Prayers for all.
Lona Bryant
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Sorry to hear of Mr Ned's passing. He was a good man & loved by many, my sincere condolences. Prayers for comfort ðŸ™ðŸ¼âœï¸
Bo Sands
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Uncle Ned was one of the finest men I have ever known.
He loved his family more than anything else in the world.
He loved farming and working with his boys till the very end of his life.
We all loved him and he loved us right back.
Joyce Hogan
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
To all the Young family,
My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May God give you strength, comfort and peace in your upcoming difficult days. Cherish those precious memories.
Joyce
Charlotte Wooten
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
So Sorry
Prayers For The Family
Clyde and Charlotte Wooten
Charlotte Wooten
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
So Sorry
Prayers For The Family
Clyde and Charlotte Wooten
Danny and Roxie Wilson
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Oh, so sorry to hear this, but so happy, he is no longer suffering. Words can't describe what a sweet, kind man. He always had a smile on his face. We love you and pray for peace for all you.
Danny and Roxie