Harold Hill Young, 94, of Westlake died Saturday, May 11, 2019, at his home.
He was born in Rosenberg, Texas and later moved to the Merryville area where he attended school. When Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese, like many other teenagers, he accepted the calling to enlist in the U.S. Navy at 17, after his parents signed an agreement. He served during the Asian and Pacific campaigns for which he received an honorable service award with three stars, American Theatre, American Defense, Good Conduct, World War II Victory Medal, and most notably the Purple Heart for his actions at the Battle of Bougainville. After five years of service he received an honorable discharge earning the rank of Pharmacist’s Mate First Class.
He was a 70 plus year member of Freemasons of Louisiana. He was a founding member of the 10th Masonic District and was Past Master of Westlake Masonic Lodge 443. He was a member of all Lake Charles York Rite Bodies and Scottish Rite Bodies, was a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Habibi Shriner, Past High Priest, Past Illustrious Master, Past Eminent Commander, M. E. Grand High Priest, Grand Treasurer Emeritus for RAM & Grand Council R&SM. Charter Member of Ancillary Committee at the Jennings War Veterans Home and recently voted the honor of Member Emeritus.
He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Mitchell Hill Young; parents, P.A. and Jewel Vanderheider Young; one brother; and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Young; a daughter, Kathleen Beaugh; a son, Lewis Howard Young; and daughter, Karen Anne Young; three grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
Funeral services will be led by the Rev. John Ward on Wednesday, May 15, at Bellview Baptist Church, 507 John Stine Rd., Westlake, beginning at 2 p.m.Visitation will resume at Bellview Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday with Masonic rites preceding the service. He will be laid to rest at Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery in Westlake.
