Olen Young, age 78 of Harrison, Arkansas died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House in Harrison.

He was born July 13, 1934 at Swain, Arkansas the son of Tommy and Ethel Young. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Henry; his sister, May; and a nephew, Hartzel.

A Baptist, Olen studied the Bible. His favorite verse was John 3:16.

Olen is survived by his wife of 55 years, Grace Young of the home; their children, Pamela Hammond, Gary Young and wife, Lisa, and Joan Jones and husband, Shawn; three grandsons; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; three nieces; and a nephew. His nieces, Lorene and Ruby Fay were as close and dear to him as his own daughters.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1961. Olen and Grace moved back to Swain, Arkansas after his retirement from Metro Park Distribution Center in Kansas City. Olen enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, and they have fond memories of camping trips. He also played guitar in several bands, one of which was with his son and youngest daughter, frequently playing at nursing home and at family events.

Olen was giving and caring, his kindness shared not only with his immediate family but to his extended family, his friends, co-workers and to members of his community.

Service was Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper with Bobby Young officiating.

Visitation was held one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Burial followed in Swain Cemetery with pallbearers being Wyman Simmons, Berl Dean Simmons, Travis Wood, Joel Keith Wood, Jody Clark, and Doug Pelfrey.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Hills Hospice House, 501 E. Sherman, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.

Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.