Obituary

Melvin Philip Young
(June 30, 1938 - August 21, 2022)

MELVIN PHILIP YOUNG, 84, of Milton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1938, in Hurricane, W.Va., a son of the late Ralph and Essie Grass Young. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Norman Young, Doris Young Williamson, Ruth Young Hopkins, Ruby Young Johnson; and his first wife, Doris Keeling Young. Philip is survived by his dearly loved wife and soul mate, Ruby Wiseman Young; step-son, David Cantrell; brother, Donald Young, and sister-in-law Sandy; sister-in-law, Betty Young and brother-in-law, Ray Hopkins; as well as several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a special young man, Harman Wamsley, who loved him as a grandfather and his parents, Randy and Jackie Wamsley, who called him their father. Additionally, he is survived by a very special great niece, Aynessa Mondlak. Philip retired from AT&T/Nokia. He and his wife, Ruby,greatly enjoyed their retirement life by traveling the United States, Canada, and Alaska for many years. Philip was a member of Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 29, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Greg Lunsford. Entombment will follow at Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church-Youth Program or charity of choice.