Retired Steubenville Police Detective George Luther Young Sr., 90, of Steubenville, Ohio, departed this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was born in Pinney Fork, Ohio, to the union of James and Ada (Graves) Young.

George was a long-time member of Quinn AME Church of Steubenville. He was a faithful servant to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was very active in the church choir. He retired from the Steubenville Police Department as a Detective.

In his spare time, he enjoyed playing poker and was an avid golfer. He was a true fisherman and enjoyed going with his best friend, Roosevelt Andrews. He also loved talking to good friends, Norman and Melvin Creech. He always put family first and adored his late wife, Mary Dolores Young, who was truly the love of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Pearl (Charles) Dubose, Jimmy (Marion) Young, and Harrison (Lucille) Young; and one daughter, Rhonda Primm.

He leaves to cherish his memories, children, George Jr., Cynthia, Doug, and Eric Young; Five grandchildren, Derrick (Khristina) Young, Brian Young, Myia Primm, Brandon (Jenea) Primm, and Erica (Zach) Jamison; Seven great-grandchildren, Lukas, Noah, Jeanie, Milo, Asher, Olivia, and Takala; special nephews, Daniel Creech, who would cut his hair how he liked it, Chuckie and Casey Dubose; a special niece, Pam Dubose; a host of other relatives and many dear friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon, at the GREGORY-MARTIN CHAPEL & LIFE EVENT CENTER, 255 S. 7th Street in Steubenville, Ohio 43952. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery.

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Live stream for Mr. George Young