Joseph Ellsworth Young

March 18, 1951 - November 21, 2008

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Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 10:30 am in the Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Keith Woods officiating.   Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens  Leonardtown, MD.

Visitation:
  The family will recieve friends on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 9:30am until 10:30am in the Funeral Home Chapel.
 

Joseph Ellsworth Young “Little Flicka / Joe”, 57 of Waldorf, MD.  Joseph departed this life on November 21, 2008 at Civista Hospital in Laplata, MD. Born March 18, 1951 in Leonardtown,MD, he was the son of Joseph Henry and Josephine Young of Leonardtown, MD.  He is also survived by a sister, Cathy Young-Parker and her husband Frederick Parker Jr. of Callaway, MD.  In addition he is survived by his longtime companion Greta Barnes. Joseph attended St. Mary’s County private and public schools.  He later trained himself to become a self employed skilled masonry.  He loved his work and anything to do with carpentry.  He loved watching drag racing at the track or on the television.  In his younger days he owned a black Dodge Dart and a yellow & black Mopar Road Runner.  Joseph also enjoyed watching basketball and football, he was a Redskins fan. He enjoyed traveling and loved to spend time with his family and friends.  Joseph was a mighty fine dresser, always sharp as a tack. Joseph is survived by his children; Denise Young-Woodland (Myron) of Mechanicsville, Joseph Young (Michelle) of Lexington Park, John Young of Lexington Park, Marvin Young of Lexington Park, Wayne Stewart (Tammy) of Loveville, and Javonne Young of Leonardtown; 15 Grandchildren; Zhane, Myresha, A’Jasa, Jo’Shelle, Jacob, Jounaze, Brianna, Charae’, Demarvea, Keyaira, Lamani, Dominique, Wayne, Jalen, and Kaylyn as well as a host of nieces and nephews and one God-Daughter, Karen Camp.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Florine Herbert. In addition, Joseph also helped to raise 6 other children; Tara, David, Devon, Lenden, Lenisha, and Cassandra. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"To my friend "Flicker" I was so shocked & saddened, but "God" must needed an angel. Please know that your family, children, & grand-children will be in my prayers. May "God" will peace in there hearts & know there Dad is in heaven. My deepest condolences. Stephanie/ Killeen Texas"
- Stephanie Robinson/Scott
- Posted: Sunday, December 7, 2008

"Flicka is the sun that sets-the sun that rise, you can see him in his children's eyes. Because through them he lives! keep him in your heart and mind and think and talk of all good times. In that way he will be close to you. Respectively from: June A. Hanson "Chocolate Rose" POET EXTRA-ORDINAIRE "
- JUNE HANSON
- Posted: Saturday, December 6, 2008

"SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL."
- JOSEPH HERBERT
- Posted: Friday, December 5, 2008

"MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. I'LL KEEP YOU IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS."
- CAROLYN JACKSON
- Posted: Friday, December 5, 2008

"On behalf of my family, we send our sincere condolences and we will be praying that GOD continue to strengthen you during this time. Denise, hang in there, if you need to talk, you know how to get in touch with me. Hold on to all those memories of your Dad. Be Bless Deidre & AJ Bryant"
- Deidre Bryant
- Posted: Friday, December 5, 2008

"Dearest Cathy & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss. God Bless, (George & Mary Stewart & Family) "
- Doris Day
- Posted: Thursday, December 4, 2008

"My prayers are with you and your family, sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you! " "
- Mary Mason knight
- Posted: Thursday, December 4, 2008

"To Greta and family I send my sincere condolences and love during your time of bereavement. Know that he is a better place with no more pain."
- Cheryl Stewart
- Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2008

""To the Young Family/Wayne Stewart- You have my deepest sympathy and condolences"."
- Alicia Holt
- Posted: Monday, December 1, 2008

"To The Young Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy. "
- Tootie and Steffanie Moore
- Posted: Friday, November 28, 2008

"To the Young Family - I am sorry to hear of your loss. But, there is comfort in knowing that all of his good deeds will not go unnoticed, He is resting with God. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "
- Sheila Milburn
- Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2008

"Lord give them strength in this deepest time of mourning. May he continue to bless your family and lift you up in prayer. Dorothea, Jalyha Jayla and Eric."
- Dorothea Kyles
- Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2008

"To the family of Joseph E. Young a/k/a Flicker - Please know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I offer my sincere condolences and love during your time of bereavement. Francis (Jr.) and Linda Bonds "
- Francis Bonds
- Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2008

"My prayers are with you and your family, sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you! "
- John Hill
- Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008

"I am so sorry for your loss."
- Sharon Young
- Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008

"So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers."
- Poogie, Bouncey & Rochelle The Blackiston
- Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008