Thomas Ralph "Tommy" Young
12/14/1954 - 12/02/2025
Mr. Thomas Ralph "Tommy" Young, age 70, of South Hill died in his home Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Thomas was the son of Clyde Douglas Young and Nita Flippen Young. Mr. Young worked as a corrections officer until his retirement.
Thomas leaves behind his sons, Thomas Lee Young (Heather) and Steven Matthew Young (Sarah), his grandchildren Jason, Caroline, Zack, Victoria, Samuel and Sean, and a great grandchild, Bayla. Thomas also leaves his siblings, Charles Young, Barbara Gill and Bettie Duckworth. He was predeceased by a sister-in-law Betty Young and his two brothers-in-law Frank Gill and Charles Duckworth.
A memorial service honoring the life of Mr. Thomas Ralph Young will be held at a later date. Service information will be posted on our website once made available.
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Memories
I am so, so sorry. I’ll remember our talks. So entertaining! I know Daddy so enjoyed his visits on Sundays.
Angela Clary
I’m saddened to hear this news. I have known Tommy for many years through our time with Parker Oil Co. and continued our friendship through Facebook. He ALWAYS had a smile for you. My deepest condolences to the family… he will be missed.
Former DOC Officer.
My condolences to Tommy’s family. I am sorry to hear of his passing. I worked with Tommy at Baskerville Correctional Unit.
We are so sad to hear about Tommy’s passing. We pray for comfort and peace for his family and friends.
Friend
I was saddened to hear of Tommy’s passing. He will be missed here on earth but will be Blessed to be in Jesus presence.
Sincere condolences to all the family.
Condolences
David and I were very sorry to hear that Tommy had passed away. We want to offer our sympathy and condolences to his loved ones.
Sending condolences and thoughts and prayers to Tommy’s family and friends. 🙏🏻🙏🏻💔
Dear Friend , co-worker
Surely sorry to hear this . Will definitely miss you old friend , fish on in heaven , never forgotten . Worked with him at Camp 4 .
Former co-worker
Condolences to Tommy’s family and friends. I worked Transportation with Tommy and saddened to hear this news. Sending up prayer for his family.
So sorry to hear
December 4, 2025 former Coworker and facebook friend
May the Lord bring peace and comfort to the family and friends. Tommy was a good friend, and we were Officers together at Brunswick Correctional Center.