OBITUARY
Jacob A. Young
September 6, 1984 – December 27, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Gilliland Howe Funeral Home
Jacob A. Young, 35 of Greensburg passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center after his battle with cancer. Jacob was born on September 6, 1984 in Columbus, IN, the son of David and Rosalia (Combs) Young. He was a 2003 graduate of Greensburg High School. After high school he attended Anderson University where he graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry and Broadcast Communications and later obtained a Master’s Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in Ministry.
Jacob most recently worked in the call center at Hill-Rom in customer service. He was involved in various ministries including being a youth group leader and a missionary to Ethiopia. As a child he loved playing sports and has always loved watching wrestling. In his later years he read various versions of the Bible and other books. He loved spending time with his family, friends, nieces and nephew and he never met a stranger.
Survivors include his parents - David and Rosalia; his brother - Jason (Debbie) Young; his aunts – Dorothy (Matthew) Galbraith, Donna Mitchell, Debbie Dean and Karen (Gene) Kunz; his uncle – Curtis (Jannie) Combs Jr.; his nieces - Mikayla and Cheyenne Young; his nephew – Jackson Young and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents – Curtis Sr. and Ida Combs and Raymond Sr. and Helen Young; one aunt - Kathyleen Ward; one uncle – Raymond “George” Young; and two cousins – Chase Galbraith and Jordan Dale.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 2PM at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home with Rev. Jane Noblitt officiating, visitation will follow from 3PM – 5PM. Burial will be at Union Baptist Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon’s or Riley Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.
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FAMILY
- David Young Father
- Rosalia (Combs) Young Mother
- Jason (Debbie) Young Brother
- Dorothy (Matthew) Galbraith Aunt
- Donna Mitchell Aunt
- Debbie Dean Aunt
- Karen (Gene) Kunz Aunt
- Kathyleen Ward Aunt (deceased)
- Curtis (Jannie) Combs, Jr. Uncle
- Raymond "George" Young Uncle (deceased)
- Mikayla Young Niece
- Cheyenne Young Niece
- Jackson Young Nephew
- Curtis Combs Sr. Grandfather (deceased)
- Ida Combs Grandmother (deceased)
- Raymond Young Sr. Grandfather (deceased)
- Helen Young Grandmother (deceased)
- Chase Galbraith Cousin (deceased)
- Jordan Dale Cousin (deceased)
DONATIONS
- Gideon's International
- Riley Children's Hospital
Past Services
Thursday,
January 02, 2020
Memorial Service
Thursday,
January 02, 2020
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