Richard Young

Richard Earl Young, 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, in Abilene. Visitation for family and friends is on Friday, September 21, 2012, from 6:00 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service is at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike Woodard officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum at Elmwood Memorial Park.

Richard was born on December 10, 1942, in Stamford, TX, to parents A.B. and Faye Willoughby Young. After he graduated from Abilene High he joined the TX National Guard. Shortly after, he met the love of his life Sue Mills Young. They were married on October 8, 1965, in Amarillo, TX. Richard was the kind of guy that never met a stranger he was a kind, loving man. He was a hard worker he started at the bottom of the grocery industry, but didnt stay there long. He went all the way to the top as director of operations. He leaves behind a trail of precious memories with his family and loved ones such as family vacations, his famous jokes, and his love for doughnuts.

Richard is survived by his wife, Sue Young his children, Pam Coats and husband Kevin of Wichita Falls, Kim Potter of Abilene, Rick Young and wife Merrideth of Abilene his grandchildren, Kelsey and Kolton Coats, Christopher Wise, Cody and Casey Potter, Tyler and Tiffany Young his mother, Faye Young one brother, Randy Young and wife Rose and one sister, Linda Berger.

He was preceded in death by his father A.B. Young.

In lieu of flowers memorials contributions are suggested to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Ste 300, Rockville, MD, 20852 or online at www.kidneyfund.org.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Southside Dialysis Center, Southwest Park Baptist Church, Dr. Fakhoury and the staff at Hendrick Medical Center.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Friday, September 21, 2012
6:00 to 8:00 PM

Service

Chapel Service

Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Saturday, September 22, 2012
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606

Memorial Contributions

11921 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD  20852