Floyd Young Obituary (2024)

Celebrating the Life Of Sunrise Sunset November 1, 1941 November 10, 2024 Picture Goes Here Pastor Floyd W. Young “A Christian Gentlemen” Gospel Hill Baptist Church 7904 Hirsch Road Saturday, November 23, 2024 Viewing~9am-11am Service~11am Pastor Tracy S. Phillips, Officiating Obituary On November 1st, 1941, Floyd William Young, Jr. was born to Floyd William Young, Sr. and Lilly Young. Growing up, Floyd was blessed to be raised by his grandparents- Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hampton. While growing up, Floyd was a product of The Houston Independent School District, where he attended Burrus Elementary/Intermediate School and Booker T. Washington Senior High School, where he was in the band as a trumpet player. While in high school, at the age 15 he answered God’s call to the preaching ministry. In order to remain firm in his faith, he honed his spiritual gift at the New Zion Temple Church, under the leadership of Bishop H.W. Falls. During his service as a minister there, he was called to his first pastorate in Beaumont, TX. After his tenure there, in 1971, he united in holy matrimony to the love of his life- Beatrice Williams. As a jack of all trades, Pastor Young was no stranger to hard work. He was employed as a bus operator, by The Rapid Transit Authority, (now Metro), until he found his niche as an insurance salesman. After working for many years as an agent, for Golden State Mutual Insurance Agency, he later ventured out and established his own insurance agency- Floyd Young Insurance Agency, where he serviced the needs of many policy holders, in the Houston metroplex. During this time, he pastored the New Jerusalem Baptist Church, in Dickinson, TX. In 1989, after his last pastorate concluded, Pastor Young became the pastor of Gospel Hill Baptist Church, where he not only spiritually nurtured God’s flock, sang songs that soothed his parishioner’s angsts, had a successful radio ministry, led the church to land acquisitions, oversaw a renovation of the sanctuary, implemented a mid-day Bible study, opened a church restaurant, licensed and ordained multiple sons and daughters in the Gospel Ministry, he maintained his connection to the community, as a member of The Houston’s Ministers Against Crime, witnessed hundreds of souls come to Christ, and led and fed the congregation, tirelessly- for 35 years. In addition to being a man of faith, Pastor Young was also a man of family. He was the proud husband to the love of his life, Beatrice- who he was married to for 53 years and was the proud father to 4 children- Tracy, Yolanda, William D’Leon, and Erica, and 5 grandchildren—Jodi Diaz, Shaquille Diaz, Eboni Diaz, Armahnni Spaulding and Phoenix Jospeh, and 4 great grandchildren—Kushiah, Ellariya, Nuwala and Isla. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and his sister Lorene Young. He leaves to cherish his beautiful wife, Beatrice, his daughters Tracy, Yolanda Young James (Alan), Erica Young, his son- Pastor William D’Leon Young, his grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives, to whom he was affectionately called “Baby Brother” and “Floyd Junior”, his church family, a community of pastors and ministers, a plethora of colleagues (current insurance agency), and countless lives of whom he touched as a mentor and a father figure. He was well-respected in every sector of life and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Order of Service ~Music Interlude~ Officiant----Pastor Tracy Phillips New Hope Baptist Church Song of Praise---Psalmist Chanel Yarborough Pearland Christian Community Church The Invocation---Dr. Cassandra Scott Turning Point Faith Ministries House of Prayer Old Testament---Pastor Vincent Gordon New Level Church Psalm 37:23-26 New Testament—Rev. John Curtis Calhoun, Jr. Gospel Hill Baptist Church Philippians 1: 21-23 Reading of Obituary (silently) Acknowledgment of Resolutions---Pastor Jerelyn Hughes Glenn The Lord’s House Christian Center Church Musical Tribute— “A Few of Daddy’s Favorite” Erica Young and Yolanda Young James Moments of Reflections As a Pastor---Jerelyn Hughes Glenn The Lord’s House Christian Center Church As a Brother—Mary Gordon Ross As a Cousin---Tina Johnson and Manon Jones As a Neighbor---Joseph and Breanna Johnson As a Colleague---Medora Chetlin Golden State Mutual Life/America Amicable Insurance As a Friend---Rev. Darrell Martin General Manager of KWWJ Gospel 1360 AM Special Presentation—Pastor F.N. Williams, II President of Houston Ministers Against Crime Acknowledgment of Clergy---Pastor Harold Berry New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Celebration in Praise—Psalmist Chanel Yarborough “Thank You” Eulogy---Pastor William D’Leon Young New Frontier Church The Recessional Clergy, Family and Friends Tributes of Love You were such a wonderful man. I’m not sure if I can really express just how much I will miss you. Not only were you a wonderful husband, but a wonderful father, grandfather, best friend, Pastor … and so much more. Your ability to make everyone feel comfortable, secure and loved were your greatest strengths. It has been over 50 years since we were first married, and I look back over those years with so much happiness. You were always such a gentleman—well-mannered and polite, but always quick with a witty remark. You were my soul mate and my inspiration—my steadfast rock that helped me through thick and thin. Floyd you may be in heaven now, but I know you are looking down at us with a big smile on your face saying, “I love you BeBe and I will see you all again!” Even though you are no longer physically here with me, please do not worry about me. Our children are taking great care of me and I know that God will forever protect me as you did while you were here on this Earth. I love you Floyd—my forever love—my husband, and I want to see you again! ~BeBe This is a pain that I can NOT erase! You were my hero You were forever strong and invincible in my eyes You were my fighter You were my protector You were my example of what a REAL husband was to a wife You were my spiritual teacher You were my advisor on EVERYTHING –even when I didn’t want to listen You were my life cheerleader who always made me feel like I could do ANYTHING!!! You were my life coach and I would give ANYTHING to have you back!!! I wish that this was a terrible dream that I could just wake up from But God needed you just a little more than I did As painful as this pill is that I have to swallow I have to trust and believe that God is in control My tears seem never ending But I am thankful for EVERY wonderful moment shared with my daddy. ~Yolanda (“Joker”) There aren’t any adjectives available That can adequately describe What you mean to me. You were the epitome of a Christian Father, Leader, man and a Godly example. Thank you for being my best friend and my ONLY Pastor. I have NO regrets! Get your rest, Doctor! I love you, ~Buff Daddy, I will forever be grateful for the borrowed time God allowed us to have with you. I will forever hold in my heart the fond memories made and how we would have deep conversations regarding life and exchange stories and interpret the meanings of our dreams. Thank you for setting the bar high on how a man is supposed to love and provide for his wife and family, all while exemplifying Christ-like values. Gratitude will forever dwell in my heart for the morals taught and foundation you've set for myself and for the family. I love you Daddy! ~Erica Dad, it took me 30 years to find you and never a day you did not cross my mind. I always knew that we would meet one day and that day came when I was 52 years old. We would talk on the phone where I could finally see what you looked like and found out we indeed had a spiritual connection among other things Last Christmas we met face to face for the first time and unknown to both of us, this would be the only time we would be together. It was such a shock when I got the news of your passing As we were just beginning our journey together. I am filled with love and gratitude that bringing us together was a part of God's plan for both of us. Sleep well Dad You are and always will be loved! ~Tracy I love you and miss you grand fats! You were the BEST grandpa EVER and I miss your AMAZING food I did not want you to go and I was praying to God to not let you go But I'm happy that we saw you one last time. You were so cute and you would take me places and your dancing was so funny I love you FatFats and I miss you so much! ~Phoenix ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of our family and friends who have given us support and encouragement during this difficult time. On behalf of our family, we would like to give a special thanks to the following: •The Doctors, Nurses, & Staff of: •Memorial Herman Hospital •Houston Methodist Hospital, Baytown •Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Humble •Nurse Betty Kelsey Seybold •Ivy Simon SeniorLife Insurance Company •The Houston Ministers Against Crime •Ms. Charlene Stubblefield Home Healthcare Provider •Isaacs Elementary School Dr. Carmen Spencer, Principal •Dextor Rodgers 19 Eleven Events •Boot Texan Kitchen •Pastor Eric Wilson Pruitt’s in the Heights Active Pallbearers Gary Guidry Kenneth Hillard Roscoe Hillard Alan James Paul Joseph Gary Scott, II Honorary Pallbearers Wilford Broussard H. Lee Brown Joseph Glenn Je'Caryous Johnson Kenneth Johnson Kevin Johnson Houston Ministers Against Crime Interment Paradise Funeral Home & Cemetery North 10401 W. Montgomery Rd. Houston, Tx 77088