Attillis E. Young

July 8, 1978 - March 10, 2016

Attillis Elijah Young was the 4th of 6 children born to Thomas David Johnson & LouVerine A. Young on July 8th, 1978 at the Indian Hospital in Lawton, OK. As a child, he was baptized at Bethel-Temple Church of God in Christ under the direction of his late grandfather “Bishop Young”. Attillis developed a strong relationship with God. He preached (spoke) about “the Lord” daily. The spirit and love he had for God was phenomenal. He was a “care-free” person that was known by many people. He was everybody’s friend, and to some, a father figure toward any child whom came into his life. Attillis had a zest for living life to the fullest. He would light-up the room with his smile and laughter. He was the “life of the party”. Attillis lived every day to the fullest. Strong family ties fueled Attillis. He loved all his children unconditionally, and was proud to be called, “Dad”. Artillis was a graduate of Lawton McArthur high school. He was currently persuing a degree in Criminal Justice from Cameron University. Love ones left behind to cherish Attillis’s memories are: Wife, Tanya Waggoner Young; Special Companion of 23 years, Tanesha Deveaux-Adams; 7 children Aaron Deveaux-Adams, Attillis Elijah Young ll, Azijah Deveaux-Adams, ShaVondrea Waggoner, Nick Burris, Jr., T’yanna Scott, and Exvier Deveaux-Desire. Both parents, Thomas David Johnson ll and LouVerine A. Young; 5 sisters: Cameisha Young, Demetria Johnson Dunmore, Crystal Johnson, Samantha Johnson, and Jennifer Johnson; 4 brothers: James L. Young (Jackie), David Johnson ll, Ronald Farris (Shavonne), and Joshua Johnson;