Roy Young Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Roy Young in Gainesboro, Tennessee, born in Jackson, Tennessee, whose life came to an end on January 14, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Young to show support.
He was predeceased by: his brothers, Burton, Ray and Bruce Young; his son-in-law Ben Young; his siblings-in-law, Sam Bragg and Cathy Bragg; his brother Donald; and his sisters-in-law, Dorothy Burris and Betty Young.
He is survived by: his wife Essie Young of Gainesboro, TN; his daughters, Donna Young of Gainesboro, TN and Rita Strong (Jimmie) of Gainesboro, TN; his brothers, Jerry Young (Joann) of Gainesboro, TN and Sheldon Young (Lori) of Cookeville, TN.; his grandchildren, Casey Garrison (Brandon) of Cookeville, TN, Tianna Strong and Delenn Strong; his great grandchildren, Collin and Brody Garrison; his sisters-in-law, Ruth Young of Cookeville, TN, Sheila Young, Phyllis Young and Lois Burroughs of Gainesboro, TN; his nephews, Terry Bragg and Alan Burris; and his niece Lisa Young. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
