George Cecil Young

George Cecil Young, age 94 of Ferrum, died peacefully Thursday, October 15, 2026. Born August 7, 1932 to the late G. Clarie Young and Elma Scott Young, he graduated from Ferrum High School in 1949 and then attended Ferrum Junior College graduating in 1951. Cecil served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956 and was stationed in Japan. After returning home, he and his partners built a successful business with multiple NAPA Auto Parts franchises. He retired in early 1990s. He was a devoted member of Rocky Mount United Methodist Church for many years and a member of the Ferrum Volunteer Rescue Squad. Cecil is survived by his children, Clara Anne Spencer (Tod), James C. Young, whose mother is Keiko; and C. Dianne Leonard (Neil), whose mother was Virginia. A loving grandfather and great-grandfather to Lauren Davis (Brandon), Beverly Davis, Danielle Young, Ginny Willard (Jake), Jonathan Leonard (Amber), Jacob Leonard; great-grandchildren, Lily, Ada, Georgia, Sawyer, Anniston, Travis, McKinley, Levi and Ella; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley (Hugh) Green and Darnell (James) Green. Also surviving are special friends, Fred Peters, Charlie and Martha Page; and several loving nieces, nephews and cousins. The family offers special thanks to Fred and his team of caregivers, Jane Roberts, Lillie Thomas and Daphne Tolliver and to the many others who cared for Cecil over the months. They also thank Helen Wilcox and the Carilion Hospice Team, who spent many caring hours with both Cecil and Doris. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026 with Pastor Keith Vernon officiating. Entombment will conclude at Franklin Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Ferrum Volunteer Rescue Squad or Carilion Hospice of Franklin County.