Edward "Noonie" Young, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Christine Young. Son of the late Genevie Lee Young and the late Louis Young, Sr. Stepson of the late Margaret Rhodes. Brother of Diane, Louis (Sylvia) Young, Sandra (Robert) Matthews, Cynthia (Kevin) Douglas, Dorothy Mae (Gerald) Banks, Ellen Peterson; the late Maurice and Steven Young. Father of Tiawana (Damon) Taylor, Edward (Zenica) Young, Jr.,Nikisha Young and Tia Johnson. Grandfather of Semaj and Jaguar Hamilton, Jada Taylor, Damon Holmes, Jr. and Ra'jon Johnson. Godfather of Robert Matthews, Jr., Ka'leah Young and the late Geneva Young. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Edward was raised in Meraux, LA and lived in New Orleans and Violet, LA. He was a retired Operator for St. Bernard Parish Government and a former Janitorial Associate for Walmart. Edward was baptized at the Corinne Baptist Church and attended many other churches including Closer Walk Ministries, Pastor Berridell Johnson, Celebration Church, Pastor Dave and First Asia Baptist Church, Pastor Carlton Campbell, Sr. A funeral will be held in honor of Mr. Edward "Noonie" Young, Sr. for immediate family only at Charbonnet Family Services, 4917 E. Judge Perez Drive, Violet, LA, on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 1 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 12 p.m. Because of the COVID-19 guidelines, everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Relatives and friends, employees of St. Bernard Parish Government, and employees of Walmart are invited to utilize our drive-thru viewing option (please remain in your vehicles) which will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the above location. Interment: Merrick Cemetery. Please sign online guest book at charbonnetfuneralhome.com
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