Tony D Young 64, departed this life on October 30, 2024, at OSF Hospital of Illinois-Adult Heart Unit. He was born June 30, 1960, in Springfield, IL, the son of Doris V Young Anderson and Edwin Lee Dillard Sr.

He married Jacqueline Young on July 27, 2018.

Mr. Young was an Executive V at the Illinois Secretary of State for well over 20 years.

Also worked previously as an CDL instructor for Lincoln Land Community college, FBI, and continued his ongoing career as the male lead singer of the BAAAD BOYZ Band.

He was a member of the Union Baptist church his whole life.

He was preceded in death by his mother; Doris V Young Anderson, father; Edwin Lee Dillard Sr, and brother; Duane Johnson.

He leaves to cherish memories: wife; Jacqueline Young, son; Jarrad Young Springfield, IL

Daughter; Amber N Young-Phillips (Husband Aaron Phillips) Springfield, IL, grand children- Ahmad Shephard Jr, Jarren Young, Asaya Shephard, Jayana Young, Arris Phillips, Jazmynn Young, Avaleigh Phillips, Ariyon Phillips all of Springfield IL, brothers-Edwin L Dillard Jr of Stockbridge, GA, Dana Q Young of Springfield, IL, Aaron Eskew of Springfield, IL, James Dillard of Las Vegas NV, sisters; Cherry Warner of Arlington Tx,  Dianna Lynn Carter-Williams of Stockbridge GA, Renita Wise of Waterloo IA, Veronica Dillard of Las Vegas NV, Rachel Lewis of Springfield IL, additional loved ones are his step children; Tracy Vance Marshall (husband Scott), Sumer Phillips (husband and great friend Steven), and Stevie Bounds including all three of his 3 bonus grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.

 

Funeral Services Thursday November 7, 2024

Visitation: 9:00am-10:00am

Service: 10:00am-11:00am

Union Baptist Church

1405 East Monroe Street

Springfield, IL 62703

 

Interment

Private