Norman "Pappy" Younkin

Herrin- Norman Pappy Younkin, 94, passed away at 8:45 Am, Friday, August 6, 2010 at South Gate Health Care Center in Metropolis, IL. Norman was born September 13, 1915 to Terry and Ada Younkin. He was married to Nellie Walker Jan. 11, 1943 and she preceded him in death in 1985. They had two children, Linda Hargan and husband Virgil of Metropolis, Illinois, and John Younkin and wife Jennie of Rogers, Arkansas. His siblings include sisters Lucille Lewis, Lola Casey, and Ruth Drew and brothers Harry Younkin, Howard Younkin, Dennis Younkin, Leroy Younkin, and Loyd Younkin. He had six grandchildren, Debbie Wessel, Amy Sawyers, Jeff Hargan, Tonya Stoll, Shawn Hargan, and Heather Kordsmeier, along with 11 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. Pappy was a loving husband, father, and grand-father who spent his early years in the adventures of the Great Depression working in the Civilian Conservation Corps fighting forest fires in the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior areas. His long life included many occupations including boiler fireman on a car ferry on Lake Michigan, a taxi driver, a chauffer, and he later retired from the Norge factory in Herrin. His life was one of modest simplicity, dedicated to serving his Lord, his family, his many friends, and anyone in need. He was truly a man with a heart of service with a passion for spreading the Good News of his Lord and Savior. Not by a bold and aggressive approach, but by his quiet, peaceful, and loving service and compassion to others. He loved the outdoors and fishing and lived by the motto: If the truth hurts, it ought to. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him, but more than missed, he will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him. Go softly in His grace and mercy. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church where Pappy served as Deacon and devoted member would be greatly appreciated and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St./ Herrin, IL 62948. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 9, 2010 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Herrin. Visitation will be at 6:00 to 9:00PM Sunday, August 8th at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home.