Wallace Guymon Young, 86, of Hardin County

Wallace Guymon Young, 86, of Hardin County, died on Saturday, Aug. 22.
He was born in Hardin County to the late LV and Juanita Crotts Young.
He was united in marriage to Betty Pilkington, who preceded him in death.
In his early years, he farmed with his father and brothers. Then, went on to serve his country in the Navy for two years. He held welding jobs at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS and Velsicol Chemical plant in Memphis. He went on to work for Firestone Tire & Rubber plant in Memphis for a number of years prior to working for the Shelby County Government for many years prior to his retirement.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Alton Young, Danny Young; and a sister, Shirley Ables.
He is survived by his daughter, Pam Seaton; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn Sue Hill, Rabon Young, Billy Young, Carolyn Holcombe, Doug Young, Neva Ireland, Bruce Young, and Charlotte Nance. Additionally, he leaves behind three step-children, Kim Sutphin, Michael Pilkington, Edward Pilkington and numerous step grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please support the Alzheimer’s Tennessee Association at www.alztennessee.org.