George A. Young Jr.

July 21, 1945 - October 16, 2018

George Alexander Young, Jr.,73, of Burleson passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Monday at Burleson Church of Christ. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ's Haven for Children. George was a Christian, a husband, a dad, and a papa. He cherished and loved his wife, Mary, like Christ loved the church. As a father of three sons, he was their hero and a tremendous example of what type of men they should be. Anyone who knew him would know he seldom lacked a smile, always encouraging and pointing others towards Christ. A simple, humble man willing to sacrifice anything for others. George served his country in the Vietnam war as a U.S. Army Captain and helicopter pilot. He enjoyed golf, bowling, playing bridge and was an avid sports fan, especially Texas A&M football and Texas Rangers baseball. In the end, he fought his illness like a warrior for nearly 8 years before his last breath surrounded by those he treasured most. George is preceded in passing by his mother, Thelma Young; father, George Young and sister, Juanita Bowers. Survivors: The love of his life, Mary; sons, Brian and wife Jennifer, Byron and wife Carolyn, Brandon and wife Alida; grandchildren, Lauren, Meghan, Braden, Kylar, Kadyn; great-grandchild, Kingston; sisters, Margaret and husband Michael, Kay and husband Aaron and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nephews and nieces.