Jerry Leslie Young, 87, of Franklin, passed away on June 12, 2023. He was born April 11, 1936, to Leslie and Ruby Henry Young. Mr. Young was born and raised in Macon County, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Jim (Linda) Young; and infant brother, Darrell. Mr. Young was a retired Air Force Veteran who continued to work in civil service for 30 years, before retiring to Macon County. He was an active member of Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Wyatt Young; three daughters, Sherry (Eric) Brisendine of Maryland, Karen Young of Franklin, Kimberly Self of Franklin; four grandchildren, Matthew (Lexi) Brisendine of Grovetown, GA; Victoria (Addison) Zarnow of Martinez, GA; Emily Self of Franklin, and McKenzie (Josh) Bell of Newman, GA. Four great grandsons and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Services will be held on Friday, June 16, at 2pm in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Rick Potts will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm, one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Keith Braun, Brandon Braun, Gerald Woods, Wesley Peek, Morlan Bowman, and Jack Henry. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Rogers, Bob Davidson, and Carl Mincey.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the Cemetery Fund of Ellijay Baptist Cemetery, C/O Kim Self, 81 Roxie Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.