Teddy Benjamin Younger

Ted Benjamin Younger, 93 years of age and a resident of Cleveland, Texas, passed away March 01, 2013. He was born April 17, 1919 in Lyric, Texas to parents Edwin Younger and Jesse Lenora Ellisor Younger who preceded him in death along with his wife of 61 years Miriam Eugenia Younger; brothers Frank Younger and Bob Younger; daughter Janet Fears; and grandson Benjamin Fears. Mr. Younger attended Cleveland High School and 3 years at the University of Texas. He enjoyed playing dominos and especially enjoyed a good debate over politics and religion. Survivors include his daughter Miriam Billings; sons Ted Benjamin Younger Jr. and wife Sabra, Paul Younger and wife Glenda; grandchildren Laurie Jones, Richard Radford, Ronald Radford, Cole Younger, Rebecca Hudson, David Benjamin Younger, Heather Renfro, Deborah Younger and Judith Younger; great-grandchildren Stephanie Kelly, Colton Younger, Jarod Stapleton, Brittney Perry, Holden Perry, Alden Fears and Breena Colburn; great-great-grandchildren Emma and Abby Cagle; cousin Mary Helen Eason; numerous other family members and faithful friends throughout the years. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 05, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, Gulf Coast Region, P.O. Box 570127, Houston, TX 77257-0127 or go to www.cancer.org.