On September 3, 1931, an extraordinary gift was given to the late Jeff and Mare Young in the form of a baby boy, Raleigh Bobby Young. Raleigh transitioned from labor to reward on January 24, 2020 at his home. Raleigh grew up in Malvern and attended A.A Wilson and later Arkansas A. M. & NCollegenow the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. After attending a year at Arkansas A M & N College, Raleigh joined the military and enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War. Raleigh me the then Virginia Amos in Malvern in 1954. On May 14, 1955 Raleigh and Virginia were married and to this union six children were born,along with Andrea Young , who they cherished as a daughter.Raleigh was a member of First Baptist Vine where he served as a member of the Brotherhood Choir, Superintendent of Sunday School, Pastors Aide Board, Trustee, and a Deacon. In each position Raleigh held them with pride. Raleigh was affectionately know as Pooh By Virginia, but Raleigh B. or R. B., To many others, He was also know for his huge, warm and inviting smile that will not be forgotten.Raleigh was preceded in death by his parents Jeff and Marie Young; four siblings, Crawford, Walter, Jeff, and Ruth Young and a son Kirk D. Young.Those left to keep his memory alive are: his loving wife, Virginia J. ; sons, Bobby (Helen) Young and Odis (Felicia) Young; daughters Janice Young, Teresa (Doyle) Napper, Marie (Alan) McClain; one uncle Cleveland Bass; twelve grand children, a number of great and great-great grand children, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends If I walk in the pathway of duty

If I worktil the close of the day, Lord

I shall see the great king in all his beauty

When I've gone the last mile of the way, Lord, yes sir

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The Savannah Wright Johnson Memorial Chapel

Friday, January 31, 2020

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 413 West Page Avenue Malvern, AR 72104 Celebration of Life

The Savannah Wright Johnson Memorial Chapel

Friday, January 31, 2020

6:00 PM 413 West Page Avenue Malvern, AR 72104 Will Lie in Peaceful Repose

First Baptist Church - Vine

Saturday, February 1, 2020

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 220 Vine Street Malvern, Arkansas 72104 Funeral Service

First Baptist Church - Vine

Saturday, February 1, 2020

11:30 AM 220 Vine Street Malvern, Arkansas 72104