Mr. Michael A. Young Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael A. Young, 52, of Peoria departed this life on November 4, 2021, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center at 9:56 a.m. Michael was born on July 05, 1969, in Peoria to Claude and Lula Young. Michael graduated from Peoria Manual High School. Michael was a Bus Driver for many years for District 150 and P.C.C.E.O. Before his passing he was driving for a trucking company. He was also a D.J. for various places in the community of Peoria. Michael enjoyed watching basketball and football. His favorite basketball team was the Boston Celtics. Michael was a member of Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Samuel Duren. Michael leaves to cherish his precious memory: A loving mother, Lula Pointer; five sons: Michael Young, Jr., Christopher Young, Antoneo Young, Amir Green, and Abre Jackson all of Peoria; five daughters: Lemikay Linwood, Rebecca Young, Nakiyla Young, Koreona Green, and Rylann Durham all of Peoria; four brothers, Don (Rockell) Young of Springfield, IL; Claude Sanders, Steven (Shantel) Sanders, and Benny (Yevette) Jemison all of Peoria; four sisters, Romona Sanders, Lavencia Lacey, Ferlisa Sanders all of Peoria, Delisa Jemison of Atlanta, GA; Honorary brother Thomas Leonard and special friend, Teresa Wilkins; eighteen grandchildren and a host of family and friends whom will miss him dearly. Michael was preceded in death by his loving father Claude Young; step father Raymond Pointer; maternal grandparents Eugene and Louise Horton; paternal grandparents Lawyer and Mary E. Young; one daughter Shanika Young, one brother Undray Sanders and one sister Pamela Sanders. A Public Visitation will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Services will be held at Zion Baptist Church on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Samuel Duren will officiate. Michael will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery.

Mr. Michael A. Young

July 5, 1969 - November 4, 2021

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Mr. Michael A. Young

July 5, 1969 - November 4, 2021

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