YOUNG, Frederick M., 84 of Jacksonville Florida went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June12, 2016. Fred was born in East Spring field, New York on October 5, 1931 to Elsie Morris and Jerome Young.

He is survived by his loving wife, Peggie Holmes of 62 years. He is also survived by two children Kathi Young and Loretta Fennelly (Gerry), three grandchildren, Brian Smith, Stacey Hovey and Brett Smith. And, five great-grandchildren, Amberlee Smith, Austin Smith, Brianne Smith, Tyler Smith, his name sake, Zayden "Frederick" Hovey and sister-in law Doris Young. He is also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces, all located in upstate New York.

He is predeceased in death, Brother Jerome Young Jr., Sister Lilian Yerdon (George) and son-in-law Randy Bowden.

Fred graduated from Springfield High school and completed many classes while in the Navy. As planned, Fred joined the Navy July 1950 prior to being called to duty. He faithfully stayed in the Navy for over 22 plus years. He received many medals including the Navy Good Conduct Medal (6), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and National Defense Service Medal. During his service he served in many locations; Patrol Squadron 26, NAS Patuxent River, MD; Staff Eleventh Naval District, San Diego, CA; Fleet Weather Facility, Sangley Point, P.I.; VT-1 NAS Saufley Field, Pensacola, FL; NAS Jacksonville FL ; JUSMAG Athens, Greece. Frederick M. Young, Chief Yeoman, United States Navy, retired on September 1972. He was a life time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion and Disable American Veterans.
More information about his navy career can be found at www.navymemorial.org
He made his home in Jacksonville FL in 1965 even though he continued to travel for the Navy. After he retired he went to work for Gates Rubber Company and worked for them for over 17 years. He started his own business supporting local business owners from Northeast Florida to Southeast Georgia selling hydraulics, belts and hoses for over 20 years. He loved to work and meet new customers that quickly became his friend. He worked until December of 2015.

We will miss his laugh and his jovial manner. He believed in working hard to be able to have the best out of life. He loved his Cadillac's and traveling to Greece throughout his years. While wearing his sunglasses he was always there to support his family. We admired his ability to come "save the day"! Good bye to our superhero. We love you and will always remember you as our loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Help God as you helped us.

Services to be held at the Jacksonville National Cemetery June 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM located at 4083 Lannie Rd. Jacksonville, FL. Contact Arlington Park Funeral Home for more information at (904) 724-6384. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted in Frederick Young's name at Haven Hospice, 8301 Cypress Plaza Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Directions to service: From Downtown Jacksonville: Take Interstate 95 North. Merge onto Interstate 295 South via Exit 362B. Merge onto Lem Turner Road/FL-115 North via Exit 32. Turn right onto Lannie Road. End at 4083 Lannie Road.