Mr. George "Toby" Young Jr.

George “Toby” Young Jr., 83, Harrisburg, entered eternal life April 5, 2017. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, on October 13, 1933, he was the youngest boy of 5 children of the late George Young Sr. and Olivia Mosley. A graduate of the former William Penn High School, he served honorably in the U. S. Army, and at 50 years of age, he earned his Master’s Degree in Human Services from Lincoln University. Mr. Young was a lifelong member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and currently a member of Baptist Fellowship Church. His career path included Harrisburg Glass, OIC and Director, PA State Civil Service Commission where he was instrumental in hiring the highest number of minorities in 5 Governor Annual Reports. An entertainer, entertainer promoter, television and radio icon, Mr. Young produced and hosted “True Gospel,” “From Where I Sit,” “The Toby Young Show,” “Jazz Today” and “Echoes of Glory,” his radio ministry which since its inception 42 years ago provided a standard of excellence in transmitting gospel music while sharing relevant and pertinent information. Mr. Young served as Past Master of Chosen Friends Lodge #43 and Secretary of the Past Masters Club. He was a member of Himyar Temple #17 Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Nimrod Consistory Grand Inspector General, 33rd Degree, and Holy Royal Arch. He was the Director of Public Relations for Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, District Deputy Grand Master of the 5th Masonic District. Mr. Young was the recipient of over 250 civic, community and church awards in recognition of his tremendous contributions through his radio ministry, fraternal affiliations and professional career. He served with numerous noteworthy organizations including National Progressive Affirmative Action Officers, PA Chapter of the National Association of Radio and TV Artists, Tri-County March of Dimes, Camp Curtin YMCA, American Contract Compliance Association, Congress of Affirmative Action, Persons with Impairments Advisory Committee which he founded, and in 2007, he was inducted into the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Mr. Young was also Founder and President of the Gospel Announcers Guild, member of Central PA Gospel Music Workshop of America and Club Twenty-One. Surviving are 3 daughters, Dorothy L. Williams (Reginald) of Peachtree City, GA, C. Vernell Miller (Harold) of Pittsburg, CA, and Kathy Ann Young of Atlanta, GA; 3 devoted friends, Ernie P. Davis, George C. Luckette and Gloria L. Hamm, all of Harrisburg; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Mr. George "Toby" Young Jr.

October 13, 1933 - April 5, 2017