Levi W. Young, 76

DOVER - Levi W. Young quietly departed this life Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Westminster Village, Dover. He was 76.

Born July 26, 1930, in Canterbury, he was the son of the late Levi Caldwell and Frances Young.

Levi grew up in Viola, where he received his education.

He was self-employed for many years. He was an expert shade tree mechanic and ultimately received the nickname "Speed."

Levi also loved his pets.

He leaves to mourn his memory a devoted wife, Anna Young; and three children, Barbara White (Samuel) of Hermitage, Tenn., Carol Young-Hackett (Cleo) and Levi W. Young III, all of Dover; two sisters, Elsie Hicks and Helen Young and one brother, John Young, all of Dover; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Hensen, Betty Tramel (Jesse) of New York, and Gladys Virgos of Wilmington; two special cousins, Willie and Roman Alston of Coastville, Pa.; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be noon Friday in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 717 W. Division St., Dover. Friends and family may call 10 a.m. to noon.

Interment will be at Sharon Hill Cemetery, Dover, immediately following services.