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Ben YOUNG Obituary

YOUNG, Ben C. Of Flint, age 81, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his residence. Funeral service will be held 2pm Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Burial in Flint Memorial Park with military honors under the auspices of VFW #3087 Honor Guard. Visitation 10am Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Ben was born in Sparta, North Carolina on September 9, 1934. He married Betty Edmonson on November 27, 1981 in North Carolina and she preceded him in death on December 11, 2005. He proudly served in the United States Army. Ben retired from General Motors in 1989. Surviving are daughters, Ronda and husband Thomas Black, Judy and husband Charles Haller, Alecia and husband Robert Hellems and Michele Young-Matheson; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Ted Young of Delaware; several nieces and nephews. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 17 to May 19, 2016.

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July 9, 2016

Thanks for your service to our country. RIP.

lisa olive

May 19, 2016

My deepest condolence to the Young Family. May your hearts find comfort in knowing we can see our dear love one again.

John Mcleod

May 18, 2016

He was a good man and will be sadly missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayer.

Betty Quick

May 17, 2016

Ben was a great guy! My husband Tom and him were good friends, Ben could always make me smile, R.I.P Ben

Kurt & Shari Denstedt

May 17, 2016

R.I.P. BEN YOUNG! WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU & MISS YOU BUNCHES! The Denstedts

Kurt & Shari Denstedt

May 17, 2016

Ronda, Judy, Alecia, Michele, along with your spouses, children & grandchildren...

Our thoughts, Live and prayers are with you! Your mom & Ben held a very very special place in our hearts❤ They were the best neighbors one could have!!! Sure loved all the memories made sitting around the campfire, fishing, gambling or just stopping in at the Cedar for a few.
We love your all...may your memories help to guide you through the days ahead!

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