Darrell M. Young

Darrel Young was born on October 16, 1959 in Houston, TX to Eva Stephens and Nathaniel Young. He was raised in a happy and loving home with his mother and 4 siblings: Valerie, Michael, Lisa and Tasha. Darrel dedicated his life to God at 7 years old. He was baptized at Holman Street Baptist Church. Even into adulthood, he continued to be an active member of church.         He attended and proudly graduated from Jack Yates High School in 1979. After high school he went on to work many successful years for the City of Houston.       Everyone that Darrel met was always greeted with open arms and a warm smile. He loved to shower his family and friends with laughter and love. He was a favorite uncle and shared a close relationship with his nieces and nephews: Gerald, Chassidy, Blake, Elijah, Toshara, Alexis, PJ and a great nephew Lil Gerald.       His wonderful spirit will be missed by all. Left to cherish his beautiful memory are his mother Eva, brother: Michael, sisters: Valerie, Lisa and Tasha. He will also be dearly missed by his grandmother Odell Rudd, aunts and uncles: Margie, Rachel, Ann, Donna, Azzie and Ronald, and also a host of cousins and lifelong friends.