Fred Young Jr. Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Fred Young Jr. in Cookeville, Tennessee. Fred, born on October 26, 1952, passed away on October 9, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Fred Young Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Fred for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Fred’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Willard Young, Sr. and Ruby Demple Williams Young; and his siblings, Manuel D. Young and Lena Diane Phillips. He is survived by: his daughters, Tina Gentry (Mike) of Algood and Teresa Strucienski of Carthage, Tennessee; and his sisters, Polly Copeland of Monterey, Lennie Welch of Monterey, Mary Katherine Keith (Steve) of Springfield, Judy Phillips of Cookeville and Pearl Allan (Jordan) of Cookeville, Tennessee.. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and a host of beloved nieces, nephews.
A graveside service was held on Monday, October 12th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Burris Cemetery (989 Mabry School Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501).
