CENTRAL CITY – Jerry Hicks Young, 76, of Central City, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. Born August 4, 1945, to Emmitt and Hilda Bud Young in Muhlenberg County. After graduating high school from Muhlenberg Central in 1963, Jerry attended Western Kentucky University. While attending college, he chose to join the United States Navy and served his country from 1967 – 1971. He then returned to WKU and graduated in 1973 with a degree in Education. After graduating college, he began his career in the Muhlenberg County School System where he was a teacher, coach, and principal. He then became the assistant superintendent for the McLean County School System until his retirement in 2002. After his retirement, he, his wife Mary, and son Kelly opened Young’s Packaging Mail and Parcel in 2004 and ran that business until it was sold in 2021.
Jerry was an avid sports and WKU fan. He was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. His most favorite thing to do was attend the ball games and activities of his grandchildren, whom he described as special and perfect. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Phillip Young.
Survivors include his devoted and loving wife, Mary; daughter, Jenny (Scott) Bunch; son, Kelly Young; grandchildren, Kennedy Bunch, Kamden Bunch, Jackson Young, and Jillian Young.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 18, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Jim Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday after 5:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City and Friday after 9:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Mt. Zion Cemetery Fund or Hicks and Hilda Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com
