Arsel Young Obituary (1946 - 2019)

Arsel Young, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on March 6, 2019 at Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville. He was born January 21, 1946 in Viper, KY to the late Milford Lee Young and Elizabeth Mae Eddington. He was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Arsel worked as a mine foreman for Island Creek Coal. He was a past president of West Hopkins Booster Club and Summer Sports program and past president of West Hopkins Jr. Pro. He was also a member of Nebo Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting with his brothers and being an outdoorsman. Arsel was a certified mine foreman, mine rescue, draftsman, and surveyor. He firmly believed that all children have the opportunity to play organized sports, regardless of their finances. Arsel was a Christian, a UK fan, and loved watching his grandkids play sports. He was a US Army veteran serving in Germany during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by the love of his life of 47 years, Susan Hancock Young; one daughter, Angelia (Clyde) Shaffer of Sacramento, KY; two sons, Jason (Mary Jane) Young of Madisonville and Jarrod Arsel Young of Madisonville; three sisters, Gladys Abele of Ft. Pierce, FL, Berthia Joseph of Viper, KY and Faye Reynolds of Mainsville, OH; three brothers, including his beloved twin, Arvil Young of London, KY, Jesse Young of Murray, KY and Arthur Young of Beaver Dam, KY; ten grandchildren, Nathan Shaffer, Matt Shaffer, Rebekah Shaffer, Luke Shaffer, Abi Shaffer, Chloe Young, Jacob McClure, Camree Young, Adira Meadows, and Baylen Young; six great grandchildren; and his dog, Fred. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 11, 2019 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Knight officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Hopkins County Honor Guard will be conducting graveside military rites. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Sunday and from 9:00 A.M. until service time on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jesse Burris, Chris Burris, Matt Shaffer, Luke Shaffer, Nathan Shaffer, and Jacob McClure. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopkins County Humane Society or Impact Mentoring Inc. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barnettstrother.com.