Thomas Tuthill Young, Jr., 93, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Portside at the Grand Dunes. He was born February 12, 1927 in Shelter Island, NY son of the late Thomas Tuthill Young, Sr. and Marguerite Griffing Young.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan Young; and son-in-law, Paul Melcer.
Survivors include four children, Trish Avona and her husband Bob McCallister of Murrells Inlet, SC, Missie Melcer of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Thomas J. Young and his fiancé, Sue Klenawicus of Shelter Island, NY and William F. Young of Camden, NC; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Thomas enjoyed many things in life such as fishing, clamming, boating, water skiing, traveling and being around his friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be made in Thomas’ name to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woudedwarriorproject.org
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Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services (843.651.1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family with arrangements.
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