Doug Young, 79, passed away on the morning of September 17, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with bladder cancer. When summoned by the Angels to meet his Lord and Savior, his loving and supportive family was by his side.
Born in 1945 in Spray (now Eden), NC, Doug was one of six children born to the late John and Willie Young. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Bobbi and his siblings Gracie Weatherman, John Ray Young, and Helen Shively.
His is survived by his two sons, James Young (Bobbie) and Mike Young (Beth), and two precious grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings Lynda Howlett and Merrilee Massey of Eden, NC, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
Doug enjoyed successive careers – his first as a textile shift manager and his second as a direct care giver at Holy Angels. Doug enjoyed going to flea markets, purchasing lottery tickets, spending time with his granddaughters, and watching his beloved Carolina Panthers and Duke Blue Devils.
The family invites all of Doug’s and the family’s friends to a visitation to be held on Sunday, September 29, from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM and the Memorial Service directly after at 12:30 PM in The Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia, NC. His family and friends will miss Doug’s words of wisdom, his humor and the kindness and generosity he showed to everyone he knew.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Holy Angels in Belmont NC and to VIA Health Partners (Hospice), whose outstanding support was greatly appreciated by the family.
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