Obituary: Howard Lee Younger

November 3, 1935 – November 9, 2024

Howard Lee Younger, 89, of Fayetteville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

He was born to Lawrence and Aela B. Younger, who preceded him in death. Howard married Sharon Lee Berwick on May 29, 1953, and she preceded him in death after 63 years of marriage. He served in the Indiana National Guard and was a milk truck driver, farmer, and bus driver for 50-plus years. He and Sharon owned and operated Younger Trailer Repair. He attended Needmore High School and was a member of Fayetteville Baptist Church.

His four children survive him: Joey (Pam) Younger, of Fayetteville; Christy (Jeff) Williams, of Fayetteville; Kare (Bobby) Williams, of Collierville, TN; and Wendy (Scott) Ramsey, of Fayetteville, and his sister, Carol (Jim) McKinney, of Minneapolis, MN. Blessed with nine grandchildren: Jeff (Lora) Williams, Misty (Curt) Deckard, Jessica (Nathan) Bailey, Maranda (Troy) Mathews, Jonathan (Dorothy) Williams, Steven (Rachel) Williams, Jacob (Delaney) Ramsey, Garrett Ramsey and Katelyn Ramsey. 13 great-grandchildren were extra blessings: Cole Mathews Ethan Williams, Taylor Deckard, Carly Mathews, Lewis Williams, Noah Bailey, Hailey Deckard, Jonah Bailey, Evelyn Williams, Owen Williams, Harper Mae Williams, Judah Lee Williams, Elliott Ramsey. Several nieces and nephews loved him.

Funeral services will be held at the Fayetteville Baptist Church on Friday, November 15th at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Pastors Kenny Walden, Jeff Williams, and Bobby Williams will officiate. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 14th, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.