Billy Ray Young, age 73, of Cabot, passed away Feb. 1, 2007.

Born in Manila, he was a member of the Truman First Assembly of God Church before moving to Cabot, and was currently a member of McArthur Assembly of God Church in Jacksonville. He was retired from the US Army National Guard, SSG/E6, Engineering Battalion of Marked Tree.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Preston and Delma Lee Young.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Young; daughters, Kathy Fewell and husband Dr. Ron Fewell, and Demetris Clark and husband Kevin; brother, Bruce Young and wife Becky; sisters, Melda Redden and husband Carl, and Sherry Burrow and husband Bruce; and granddaughter Ashley Clark.

Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 5, 2007 at the McArthur Assembly of God Church in Jacksonville. Interment followed at the Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Donations may be made to Gideons International.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.