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Office of Student Life

Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter
Student Engagement

Thank you to all who attended the Celebration of Life for Willie J. Young, Sr. Please utilize the link below to access the event powerpoint. 

Celebration of Willie J. Young, Sr..pdf

Remembering Willie Young, Sr.

Willie Young, Sr. was a Buckeye legend, a trusted friend, advisor to many and an advocate for all Ohio State students. Having been with the university since 1990, Willie leaves a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Pay tribute to Willie's legacy by sharing your favorite memories, photos and nickname with us.

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Amy Jennings
I will remember Willie Young, Sr., called 'Senior' by those if us close to his wife, Pam, as one who loved well. He gave of himself, and because of this we all felt comfortable being ourselves. I remember when Willie met with my daughter to consider her off-campus housing situation, but I think he really knew that she needed caring for, and he treated her as he would his own child. His Pam and Willie Jr. knew he loved them, and that made all the difference. As a good friend to Pam, I am grateful for her, and so also grateful for Senior. Strength of heart is needed in this world and that is what's so apparent in this man's legacy.
Peter Larsen
Willie and I worked together at Mansfield State for 2 years as residence hall directors...he was way more than a great colleague, as the 2 single men on the staff at that time we spent a lot of time together...speaking of his corvette I often worked on it for him as I was a car person and Willie not so much...oh how he loved that car...but as a city kid the fascination he had with the very rural lifestyles of Northern mountain region of PA was fun to watch...he would remark as some of us went deer hunting--"are you going to catch a deer?" and of course we explained NO Willie..we don't catch them..we KILL them" God rest your soul..you were a good man and a very good friend for the time we spent topgether
Tina Clark
One time when I started coming to Homecoming I didn’t have a room just decided to come. Willie helped me get a room for the entire weekend free. He was so helpful and always knew how to make things happen. Later on we found out we shared some common friends Mr and Mrs James. Willie was special and greatly missed.
Sheila Rice
Willie gave me the best memory of him always caring and letting you know things could be ok. After 32 years of being married and facing divorce he just always let me know I would be ok and to hold on. There’s really no one thing it was just everything his words were on time and he was always on time. Thanks Pam and Jr for sharing the best guy ever with so many! ??
Ko Yamamoto
We have known Wille for many, many years through Buckeye bowl game tours. You could always find him in the middle of the action, entertaining all who were within earshot and of course, hosting his epic Trivia Nights with his unmatched knowledge of all things Scarlet and Gray! His kindness, openess, commitment to goodness, spirit and personality will always be a beacon of light shining the way to the path of where one should lead themselves in life. Thank you Willie - you are missed. You are remembered.

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