Henry Edward Young

The Life and Career of CSM (R) Henry E. Young

SM (R) Henry E. Young (Hank), was born April 7,1955 in Trenton, New Jersey to Wilbur and Frances Young. His early years were in Bordentown, New Jersey. He attended St Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Bordentown Regional High School. He served 31 years of Distinguished Military Service in the United States Army. CSM(R) Young held various leadership positions from First Sergeant to Fort Bliss Texas Garrison Command Sergeant Major. He attended all Military Non-Commission Officers Schools. He graduated from the United States Army Sergeant Major Academy (Class 49). CSM (R) Young's last assignment was Fort Bliss Texas Garrison Command Sergeant Major. CSM (R) Young enjoyed watching his favorite NFL team, Philadelphia Eagles ("FLY EAGLES FLY") "SKIN UP OXYGEN THIEVING OPPONENTS!" He truly loved and enjoyed spending time with his daughter Ashley. Henry Young was a loving father, husband, honest, loyal friend, and Soldier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Henry Young and Frances Marie Adams. Henry is survived by his dedicated wife Joretta; their children Wardell Joe Patterson, Jordan Javone Patterson, and Ashley Young; sister Patricia White; brother James Young; many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and colleagues.

Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday June 27, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive.  Funeral Service will begin at 12:00pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Chapel 4 on Fort Bliss.  Committal Service to follow at 2:00pm with full Military Honors, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. (West Shelter)

Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.  Please visit his online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.