Date of Death: August 16, 2023
Service Details
In accordance with family wishes, cremation has been conducted; a graveside service will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170.
Obituary Notice
George Paul Yung, 80, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation.
He was born June 11, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia, the son of George Peter and Phyllis Louise (Hutchinson) Yung. George was a graduate of RVRHS in 1962.
George served his country in the United States Navy, then worked for 26 years at the Eastampton Police Department, rising to the rank of sergeant.
On September 25th of 1965, he married Virginia Rodney.
After retirement he enjoyed serving his community through the local American Legion and VFW, collecting coins, traveling and spending time with his family.
George was a dedicated family man, an amazing storyteller, and as kindhearted as one could be.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Virginia Yung; his girls, Mary V. Yung of Constantine, Shirley E. (David) Chamberlain of Three Rivers, and Dorothy J. (Daniel) Ledden of Constantine; grandchildren, Michael Yung, Molly Yung, Paul Chamberlain, Catie Chamberlain, Emma Chamberlain, Gavin Armstrong, David Ledden, Michael Curiel, and Bella Curiel; great-grandchildren, Riley Evans and Trevor Yung.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Additional Information
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local VFW or American Legion in George’s name.
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Paul was my training officer when I first started in Eastampton Police. He was very knowledgeable, tough when he needed to be, but overall, he cared about people, and was very warm and humorous! We also never wanted for a good meal when you were working with “Yungy”; That was usually a priority!
He was a great police officer, patriot and veteran serving his country during the Vietnam war, but I think his greatest pride was his family. He spoke of them often and loved them deeply. Truly a great man. My condolences to the Yung family.
God bless you.
I met Paul after joining the Eastampton Police Department. I never had the pleasure of working with him. However the stories of Paul still echo through the Department. So on behalf of the entire Eastampton Township Police Department and Community. We all feel the loss.
Chief Joseph Iacovitti
Paul was one of a kind! Virginia and family, know he brought a lot of joy and happiness to so many, especially in the time he and I were at the police department! A police sergeant that could write a speeding ticket and hand the violator a complimentary calendar with his own name on it, cheesesteaks and a Tab soda from Russo’s, and his infamous, “Lenny, why you have to be so loud!?” at shift changes. “Yungy” all the best and thank you for your service and friendship! #RIP 3402
George was my nieces Father. He was a very nice man when we would see him at David’s and Shirley house. He would tell us about his adventures of being in the Navy and being a police officer. We could have listened to him for hours. I am so sorry about passing.
My deepest condolences to The Family. Mr Yung was a good man. Growing up on the Mt Holly end of Dawn Drive, whenever Mr Yung came down our end of the street while he was on patrol , if my handicap sister was sitting outside in the driveway in her wheelchair, he would always stop and sit on our wall and talk to her. He did that for years and that always stuck with me.
I worked with Paul for 10 years at Inductotherm until he talked me into going to work for Eastampton Police Dept. I served with him for 25 years at the PD. I have great memories of some of our times together on the PD. He was a great guy and a good cop. RIP my freind
Grandpa was an amazing storyteller. I enjoyed listening to him at Catie’s wedding and the few times I visited his home with Catie for family events. He always had a way with words that captured you. My deepest condolences for this loss. Heaven has reclaimed a beautiful soul. My love to the Chamberlain family.
Paul wss a good man lived to listen to his stories he told about his time in the service .I think he might of stpped me when he was a patrolman never recived a ticket just a warning.Paul was a good person .Rest in peace Sir!!