Hercules Young was born on December 5, 1958 to Willie B. Johnson and Mildred Young Moore.  He confessed hope in Christ at an early age.

Hercules attended school in the Cleveland School District.  He later moved to Chicago where he worked at his business.  He returned to Cleveland around the age of 20 to reunite with his family, Hercules was a loving father, grandfather, son, relative, and friend.  He was loved by many people in his company.  He was always eager to lend a helping hand.  He never let his illness keep him from helping others.  Hercules departed this life on Thursday, May, 25, 2017.