Floyd Young, Jr.

Floyd Young, Jr. was born on July 7, 1939, in McCaskill, AR, to Floyd Sr. and Clora Bell Young. He attended Blevins High School and later worked as an educator for over 35 years. Floyd (Sonny Boy) was known for his gentle spirit, kind heart, and his deep love for his family and community. Floyd accepted Christ at an early age and remained a faithful member of Rising Star Baptist Church, where he served as deacon ministry chairman and choir member. Some of his favorite and most memorable songs are “I Dreamed of a City” and “So Many Wonderful Things”. He married his beloved wife, Arlene Young, and together they built a home filled with faith, laughter, and love.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

● His loving wife, Arlene Young

● Three children, Floyd Anthony Young (Yelonda Rena), Darryl Dion Young (Koren Michelle),

and Steven Divon Young (Yolanda Yvette)

● Seven grandchildren, Chelysia, Anton, Emilee, Trace, Nyia, Tyra, and Steven II (Sonny)

● Two great grandchildren, Karlee and Harper

● Sisters, Essie Dean

● And a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents, Floyd Sr. and Clora Bell, and sister, Ruby.

LEGACY

The impact of Floyd Young, Jr.’s reach in this world can’t be realized. Knowing his impact on people’s lives is beyond our awareness, but many of us are here standing in the light that he showed in various ways. He was many things, but he mastered the art of serving with grace.

“I really consider it a privilege to be of more service to this community.” Floyd Young, Jr.

Community

• Mayor of Hope, Arkansas

• Member of the Arkansas Association for counseling and guidance

• Member of American Vocational Association

• Member of Southwest Arkansas Counselors Association

• President of Hope Kiwana’s Club

• Board of Directors of Hope Chamber of Commerce

• Board of Directors of Medical Park Hospital

• Board of Directors of Hope Parks and Tourism Commission

• Delegate to the American Personnel and Guidance Association

• Member of Hope Housing Authority Board

• Chair of Neva Carmichael Scholarship Committee

• Trustee of the Earl Collins Foundation Scholarship of Kiwanis International

Career in Education

• Classroom educator at Carver High School

• Classroom educator at Clow Training School

•Graduate of Blevins Training School in 1957

• Assistant Director of counseling at Red River Vo-tech School

• Classroom educator at Lincoln High School

• Taught classes and counselled at Yerger High School until 1969

• Counseled at HHS 1970-1975

• Vice Chancellor for student services at University of Arkansas Community College

• Guidance Specialist and GED administrator for Arkansas Department of Education

• Counselor for Arkansas Employment Security Division

• Licensed Professional Therapist

• Chairman of Arkansas Counseling Board of Examiners

• President of the Arkansas School Counselors Association

Educational training

• BSE in mathematics from Arkansas AM&N college in 1961

• MSE in guidance and counselling at Henderson State University in 1966

• Received additional graduate study through National Science Foundation at Texas Southern University