Bob was born to Ancil Edward Young and Anna Katherine Kelley Young on October 10, 1931, in Muldoon, Texas. He grew up in Bastrop, Texas. Following his graduation from High School in Giddings, Texas, he joined the United States Air Force. Upon his return from a tour in the Korean war, he then enlisted in the United States Army and was assigned to The University of Georgia as an ROTC instructor, where he graduated in 1958. Thereafter, he attended the University of Texas graduating in 1961 with a law degree. After 20 plus years serving in the United States Army, he retired as an Army Captain. Bob served as General Council and Vice President at Texas Oil & Gas Corp for many years until retirement in 1988. After retirement he was a rancher in Lone Oak, Texas where he raised Arabian horses and registered Polled Hereford Cattle and served as President of The Texas Polled Hereford Association. Bob also enjoyed flying and rebuilding airplanes. He was married to a native of Hunt County, Ann Dial, at the time of his death whom he met while serving together on the Hunt County Fair Board.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Dial Young; son, Robert Young of North Richland Hills, daughters, Alicia Young McCrary and husband Chris of Jefferson, Georgia, and Rachel Young Hudgins and husband Chris of Lone Oak, Texas; grandchildren, Julieann Young, Robyn Stamper, Jonathan Young, Stephen Nunn, Christopher Nunn, Anna Katherine McCrary, Jordan McCrary, Sidney Hudgins, Jacob Hudgins, and Logan Hudgins and great-grandchildren, Hunter Young, Jacob Hahn, Witley Stamper and Blakely Stamper.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sons, Barry Allan Young and Joseph Kelley Young.
Pallbearers will be Robert Young, Chris McCrary, Chris Hudgins, Sid Hudgins, Jordan McCrary and Gary Petty.
Special thanks to Family First Hospice and his caregivers for the care and love given to Bob and our family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prairie Valley Cemetery Association, PO Box 9273, Greenville, Texas, 75404.
Condolences(2)
Christie Wooten
Greenville, TX Thursday, August 31, 2023 I have just now found out about Mr. Young's eternal rest. I first met Mr. Young in the County Clerk's office helping him with the copier and deed books since one hand was bandaged... a finger I think. This was back in the 90's.He would come into the office every now and again to file a probate or deed records. I always liked
this nice courteous gentleman. He would often talk about his plane or his cattle.
My prayers and thoughts go out to you all. It is never easy loosing someone you love. Until you meet again, go rest high.
Beverly Hardmon (care taker)
Greenville, TX Monday, August 28, 2023 To the family I'm so sorry for your lost. It was a great pleasure meeting your family and taking care of your love one,my God continue to give you peace and guidance through this Precious time of healing of heart as the days do come and go but merrories is for lifetime. GOD BLESS YOU.