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Terry I'lee Young

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Terry I'lee Young

Birth
Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Death
26 Feb 2021 (aged 39)
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Cremated Add to Map
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Terry I'lee Young Jr., 39 of Kalamazoo, MI., formerly of Benton Harbor, MI. departed this life on February 26, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.

Terry was born on January 22,1982 in Benton Harbor, MI. to Terry Lee Young and the late Ruth Lee Thomas.

Terry had a smile that would light up the room when he entered, known for his charismatic personality, fashionable attire and his ability to care for and encourage every person he met. Terry truly loved his family with a deep passion.

Terry enjoyed shopping, traveling, barbecuing, swimming, and was always the life of the party. He could not leave the house with an incomplete outfit it was a must he wore his jewelry.

Terry leaves precious memories in his heart of his loved ones to cherish forever. His father, Terry Lee Young of Benton Harbor, MI, the love of his life (fiancé) LaShawn Sanders of Kalamazoo, MI, his only son Terry I'lee Young III of Benton Harbor, MI., his brothers Voyd Thomas III of Kalamazoo, MI., Takor (Latasha) Thomas, Terrence C. Young, Cory Young all of Benton Harbor, MI. His sisters Dorissa (Therron) Greer, Thia (Arron) Carson all of Kalamazoo, MI., Jatarika Young of Memphis, TN., granddaughter Olivia Young of Benton Harbor, MI., parent in-laws JB (Nancy) Sanders of Three Rivers, MI. Step children Tiffany and Brian Sanders, Terrence Walton and Bre'Anna Winters all of Kalamazoo, MI. Seven step grandchildren, special aunt/second mom Idella Coates, of Benton Harbor, MI. Special cousins DaRita Coates, Ricky Coates, RaQuea Jennings of Kalamazoo, MI and Eusean Jennings of Benton Harbor, MI. Best friends Sebastian William and Mickel House, and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Lee Thomas, stepfather Voyd Thomas II, maternal grandparents Elizabeth Coates and David Kyle, Paternal grandparents Ocie Young and Dela Young. Sister Detra Lynn-Thomas, Uncles Dewayne Young, Early Young, Willie Young and Ocie Young. Aunts, Dorothy Jean Young, Diane Young, Mary Siggers, Mary Terry and Barbara Bryant and niece Paris Faye Greer.
Terry I'lee Young Jr., 39 of Kalamazoo, MI., formerly of Benton Harbor, MI. departed this life on February 26, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.

Terry was born on January 22,1982 in Benton Harbor, MI. to Terry Lee Young and the late Ruth Lee Thomas.

Terry had a smile that would light up the room when he entered, known for his charismatic personality, fashionable attire and his ability to care for and encourage every person he met. Terry truly loved his family with a deep passion.

Terry enjoyed shopping, traveling, barbecuing, swimming, and was always the life of the party. He could not leave the house with an incomplete outfit it was a must he wore his jewelry.

Terry leaves precious memories in his heart of his loved ones to cherish forever. His father, Terry Lee Young of Benton Harbor, MI, the love of his life (fiancé) LaShawn Sanders of Kalamazoo, MI, his only son Terry I'lee Young III of Benton Harbor, MI., his brothers Voyd Thomas III of Kalamazoo, MI., Takor (Latasha) Thomas, Terrence C. Young, Cory Young all of Benton Harbor, MI. His sisters Dorissa (Therron) Greer, Thia (Arron) Carson all of Kalamazoo, MI., Jatarika Young of Memphis, TN., granddaughter Olivia Young of Benton Harbor, MI., parent in-laws JB (Nancy) Sanders of Three Rivers, MI. Step children Tiffany and Brian Sanders, Terrence Walton and Bre'Anna Winters all of Kalamazoo, MI. Seven step grandchildren, special aunt/second mom Idella Coates, of Benton Harbor, MI. Special cousins DaRita Coates, Ricky Coates, RaQuea Jennings of Kalamazoo, MI and Eusean Jennings of Benton Harbor, MI. Best friends Sebastian William and Mickel House, and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Lee Thomas, stepfather Voyd Thomas II, maternal grandparents Elizabeth Coates and David Kyle, Paternal grandparents Ocie Young and Dela Young. Sister Detra Lynn-Thomas, Uncles Dewayne Young, Early Young, Willie Young and Ocie Young. Aunts, Dorothy Jean Young, Diane Young, Mary Siggers, Mary Terry and Barbara Bryant and niece Paris Faye Greer.

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