Paul E. Young Sr., 83, of Centralia, IL, passed away on August 21,2025, surrounded by loving family members. Paul was born on January 21, 1942, in Bolivar, Tennessee, in Hardeman County. He was born the son of Leo Young and Fannie M. (Jones) Brown & Earl H. Brown.
Paul graduated from Centralia High School and subsequently served Honorably in the United States Marine Corps.
Paul married Alfreda Young in Centralia. To this union were born: Brett Young and Paul E. Young Jr.
Paul worked at General Motors in California for many years. He will also be remembered as a “jack of all trades” as he obtained vast knowledge throughout his lifetime fixing all kinds of things, cars, appliances, home wiring, HVAC etc. to name a few. Paul was truly a blessing to his family and to others who loved him, he will be dearly missed.
Those that remain to cherish Paul’s memory are his Special Friend Cynthia Jones Boyd; His Children, Yolanda Grier (Kevin), Paul E Young Jr., Tonshay Moss, DeVon Young, LaToya Young; Brother, Warren G Jones Sr.; Sister, Veronica L Dixon; Sister-in-law, Terri Bates; Grandchildren, Myles Moss, Kevin L. Grier, Austin Grier, Sean Grier, Shalanda Grier, Briana Grier, Jaychell Ward; Great Grandchildren, Quincy Grier, Carter Grier, Bellamy Grier, Soleil Grier, Akari Burden as well as a host of nieces, nephews
Preceding Paul in death are his Parents, Fannie M. and Earl H. Brown; biological father, Leo Young; Spouse Alfreda Young; son Jermaine Ward; sister-in-law Naomi Taylor; mother-in-law Helen Taylor; sons Brett Young and Ty Moss; and siblings Dexter L. Young, Bobbie J Wilks, Ocie Reeves, and Charlene Wilks.
Per Paul’s instructions, he will be cremated, and services will be held at a later date. The Family of Paul E Young Sr. wishes to acknowledge all the acts of kindness extended to them during this difficult time. The cards, flowers, visits, phone calls, food, prayers, and kind thoughts are deeply appreciated. We would also like to thank the nurses and all the staff of SSM St Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, & SLU in St Louis, the VA administrators and Staff, & the Staff at Irvin Macz Funeral Homes. This Obituary is humbly submitted by the Family of Paul E Young Sr. Irvin Macz Funeral Homes in Centralia is honored to be helping the family.
