Robert Carl Young

Robert “Bob” Carl Young died at his residence Saturday, Dec.24th. The son of William F. and Rosa Ingalls Young, he was born in Dallas April 22, 1916. Bob was preceded in death by Albina Mary Young, his loving wife of 75 years on Dec. 14th. He is survived by his son James Young and many other relatives and a host of friends.

A veteran of the Army Air Corp, he served his country as a B17 pilot in the 94th Bomber Squadron during WW II. Among his honors, Bob has been recognized for his civic and volunteer work for Parkland Hospital and, recognized annually, for his decades of volunteer service to the American Red Cross by the Albina and Bob Young Lifetime Achievement Award. His anonymous donations to the scholarship fund for children at Parkland Hospital as well as his many civic services and volunteer work will remain a part of his generous legacy.

Bob was a gentleman of many interests and among his hobbies was the restoration of antique automobiles. Not a man of words, but as one who had an endearing smile, Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Tuesday at Rhoton Funeral Home with funeral services at Holy Cross Lutheran Church 11425 Marsh Lane Dallas, TX 75229, Wednesday at 1 pm. Burial will follow at 2:30 pm at the Dallas-Ft Worth National Cemetery. The family has requested memorial contributions to the American Red Cross or to Parkland Hospital.

Arrangements under the direction of Rhoton Funeral Home, Carrollton, TX.