Dennis Wayne Young, Jr

Danville Dennis Wayne Young, Jr, 50, of Danville passed away at his home on August 12, 2023 at 11:08 PM.

Dennis was born on January 7, 1973 the son of Dennis and Ruth (Decker) Young in Danville, IL. He married Heidi Elizabeth Burris on October 20, 2001 in Danville, IL and she preceded him in death on June 14, 2021.

Survivors include his mother, Ruth Young of Danville, IL, his sons, Tyler Young of Danville, IL, and Payton (bonus daughter, Kari Brown) Young of Danville, IL, his siblings, Kari Young of Danville, IL and Matt Young of Danville, IL, two uncles, Ronnie (Anna) Young of Danville, IL, and David (Lori) Decker of Danville, IL, special friends, Dave and Connie Phillips and Family, the Reed Family, and Dana Marble.

Dennis is preceded in death by his father and maternal and paternal grandparents as well as best friends, Jason Reed and David Phillips.

Dennis worked in the Returns Building at the AutoZone Warehouse in Danville, IL for over 20 years. He started his career in law enforcement as and Auxiliary Police Officer in Danville, IL and went on to serve as a part-time police officer in several area police departments, most recently in Ridge Farm, IL. Dennis also worked Security at the OTB and for Moonshine Security.

Dennis was an avid, Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, rooted for the Illini basketball and football teams. In his younger years he played baseball at Producers Park and later coached baseball for many years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Robbie Ketcherside will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 5-7:00 PM at the funeral home.

The family kindly requests that casual Law Enforcement Support, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears or Illini sports attire be worn in honor of Dennis.

Memorials may be made in Dennis memory to the foundation honoring Officer Chris Oberheim, the Peacemaker Project 703, www.peacemakerproject703.com .

Please join Dennis family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .