Posted: Mar. 4, 2018 | Source: First United Methodist Church of Clearwater

Phillip Geary Young, 76, of Clearwater, Florida died of complications from the flu on Friday, February 23, 2018, at Largo Medical Center. He was born and raised in Clendenin, W.Va. Phil was a proud graduate of Marshall University. He also received a Master’s degree in Social Work from VCU.

Phil’s first love was his family. He was an avid “Herd” fan and also loved to read and go on cruises.

He was preceded in death by his parents, “Bud” and Rose Young.

Phil is survived by his wife, Cris Rawson Young; sons, Anthony Young, Mark Young (Ann), and daughter, Jill Young Schroeder (John), along with five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Karen Sue Buskirk of Barboursville, W.Va., and Marsha Gee of St. Louis, Mo.

A memorial service was held at First United Methodist Church of Clearwater, 411 Turner Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.

Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church.