Lin Young

Photo was taken at the WVC&P Christmas party on December 6, 2006.
Photo credit: Russel Miller.

“It is with a heavy heart that I must report that Lin Young of Gallipolis, OH passed away earlier today. He was formerly the Superintendent of MCR Division 9 and also the owner of the Grafton & Greenbrier RR. I don't have any details other than he was in California at the time. When I receive more info I will pass it along.”
Reported by: Dave Matheny (13 November)
Information provided by: Jim Ruisinger

“It is with incredible sadness that I must pass on the news that our former superintendent, Lin Young, passed away suddenly early Saturday November 12. Lin had just finished his annual horseback trip in Death Valley, CA and was on the way home. The story I have heard is that he was a passenger in a car and just slumped over. CPR was ineffective.
I will let you all know when arrangements have been made.”
Bob Weinheimer
NMRA Coal Division Superintendent (13 November)

“Here is some info for Lin Young's funeral and calling hours, I will update them on here if there is any change.
Calling Hours will be Thursday at Willis Funeral Home from 4:00 to 8:00.
Funeral will be at 11:00 on Friday with one hour of lying in state beforehand.”
“As a clarification, the service for Lin Young on Friday will be at Grace United Methodist Church, 600 2nd Ave, Gallipolis, OH, 45631; Phone: (740)446-0555
Viewing one hour prior at 10:00 am with service to follow at 11:00 am.”
Information from Jim Trivett
Supplied by: Dave Matheny (14 November)

“NMRA Coal Division Members and Friends:
As promised Sunday, here are the details on the services for Lin.
Visitation: Thursday November 17, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Willis Funeral Home (Intersection of OH Rt. 7 and OH Rt. 141), Gallipolis
Funeral: Friday November 18, 11:00 AM, Grace Methodist Church, 600 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis
Note that 2nd Avenue is OH Rt. 7”
Bob Weinheimer
Coal Division Superintendent (15 November)

“ERNEST LIN YOUNG, 69, of Gallipolis, Ohio, husband of J. Beverly Johnson Young, died Nov. 12 in Madera, California. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church, Gallipolis; burial at Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, The French Art Colony of Gallipolis or any church of your choice.”
Obituary, Herald-Dispatch (16 November)