He was a disabled Air Force combat veteran, paramedic, firefighter, loving father, brother, and friend to many. Kenny loved hunting, fishing, and any outdoor activity.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Tiffany Young of Granite Falls; three daughters, Leiton Young, Gabby Wigginton, and Makenzie Macchia (Brett); two sons Cole Wigginton of Alabama and Clay Bradshaw (Madi); brothers David Young (Angie) of Granite Falls; Billy Icard (Cathy) of Vale; one granddaughter Haven Macchia of Hudson; aunt and uncle Larry Holman and Becky Holman of Shelby; and a host of nephews and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his mother Peggy Stack, his father John Raby, his maternal grandparents Loyd and Wilma Holman, paternal grandparents Daniel Raby and Annie Lee.
Pallbearers will be David Young, Billy Icard, Roy Prescott, Keith Pace, Lynx Cannon, Clay Bradshaw, and Shane Greene.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, September 12th, 2024, at Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church, Hudson, NC, with Pastor Nicky Waters & Pastor Mark Dula officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 12th at Poovey's Chapel.
Burial will follow the funeral service at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force and Caldwell County Honor Guard. Firefighter honors will be provided by Hudson and North Catawba Fire Rescue.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Battle Scarred Outdoors or to Shriners Children's Hospitals or to the National Rifle Association.
The family would like to thank those who have called, messaged, visited, and prayed for us at this time of need. They would also like to recognize HonorBridge, Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church, Union Grove Baptist Church, Caldwell County Sheriff's Office, Hudson Fire Rescue, North Catawba Rescue, Caldwell County Honor Guard, and the US Air Force for their support and compassion.
Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kenneth Todd Young.
