Elvie Levern Younger was born on April 29, 1942, in Alley Springs, Missouri, to Walter Isaac and Rebeccah Jane (Nichols) Younger. He departed this life on February 27, 2021, at his home in Eminence, Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Rebeccah Younger; one brother, Arthur "Bud" (Alta) Younger; two sisters, Hazel Kerr (Raymond), and Maxine (Everett) Conner; and one grandchild, Tyrel Phillips.

Elvie is survived by his wife, Judith Anne (Colley) Younger of the family home; four daughters, Judene (Matthew) Blackburn, Gingee Adams (David Smith), both of Eminence, MO, Deena (Allen) Phillips, Marti (Rodney) Rose, both of Birch Tree, MO; one sister, Eunice Meyer (Richard); eleven grandchildren; Jacob, Luke, Colt, Alicia, Orrin, Morgan Jane, Hunter, Alyza, Else, Isaac, and Zara; and ten great-grandchildren; Hailey, Kellie, Carter, Conner, Allie, Lane, Nicholas, Clive, Hattie, and Henry.

He was a believer in Christ, caring spouse, a beloved father, and an amazing grandfather.

A farmer at heart he graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1992 and enjoyed working until retirement in 2011 as County Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency. Over the years he drove an ambulance, hauled pallets, worked at Harvey's, helped at Circle B, showed many to skate, logged a bit, taught at school, worked in banking, operated his dozer, built things, fixed things, managed his personal farms and tackled any problem that came his way with determination, wisdom, and mostly good humor.

A memorial service will be held soon. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com .