Donald J. Young
September 16, 2013
Donald J. Young, Sr., 67, died Monday, September 16, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital.
Don was born November 12, 1945, in Des Moines, to Virgil and Ester Young. He loved hanging out with his friends and was always on the go, having fun. He loved making people laugh, cussin’, and telling jokes or old stories. Don was a racing fan and raced sprint cars as a team with his son, Danny, who preceded him in death in 1995.
Don loved growing tomatoes and giving them away to everyone. He also enjoyed watching his son, Donny grow giant pumpkins. He enjoyed hunting ducks and geese and coon hunting with his son, Ronny. He also liked fishing in years past.
Don was a family man and loved spending time with his grandkids. He liked going to Prairie Meadows and enjoyed logging and was owner of Young’s Tree Service.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Danny, and seven siblings. He is survived by his wife, Roberta; children, Ronny (Julie) and Don, Jr. (Julie); grandchildren, Ryan, Lindsey, Nicole, and Ashley; great-grandchildren, Danny and Dallas; sisters, Virginia, Linda, Donna, and Edith; and brother, Bill (Betty).
There will be a public visitation from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 20, also at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Vicki (Palmer) Baker
09/21/2013
My condolences to the family. Sorry, I had to read about your passing on in the newspaper. Your in a better place no more pain & suffering. You will be greatly missed. I do have some good memories of you. Say, Hi! to all our family up there tell them I miss them. RIP uncle Butch
JIMMY TURNER
09/20/2013
FOURMILE LOST A LEGEND REST IN PEACE OL BOY. TELL AJ HI LOVE YA - THE TURNER FAMILY
RKW
09/20/2013
Tell Bob I said hi. Miss you both.
Julie Young
09/19/2013
RIP Butch,You will be greatly missed everyday. I loved you very much. . I look forward to seeing you again someday to tell of all the stories we've had!
Barry Naples
09/19/2013
Time doesn't take away friendship nor does separation. You are a good
friend.
Linda and Greg Baker
09/18/2013
What do we say? We are so sorry for your loss, but very grateful to know and become friends with such a colorful man....all who knew him will agree, he will be dearly missed....I'm so thankful to call him my dear friend.....prayers to all! love ya'll!!!
David,Peggy & Megan Millet
09/18/2013
Don & Julie,
We just wanted to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donnie Stuart
09/18/2013
Uncle Butch was the meanest sob in the valley but the most generous man I know. He loved his family and freinds and loved to be around him. Will definently miss him.
Suzette Acott
09/18/2013
Uncle Butch, I never got to really get to know you, but no matter what you were always my uncle. Your time came so soon. Its crazy how quick life can change. I hope your resting in peace. Your out of all misery now. Will you tell my grandpa & grandma that I love them? Love you too uncle Butch. See you soon, go fly w/ the angles. <3 RIP. ? -Your Niece Suzette.
J.R. Baker
09/18/2013
Butch will be missed so much. I am sorry I can't make it back for the services the Air Force won't let me leave. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna & Jacob Simpson
09/18/2013
Sorry for your loss. Uncle Butch was always friendly to us. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
ted mikesell
09/18/2013
sorry for your loss,have lots of memories and enjoyed watching you and danny race.go3y
Penny Albright
09/17/2013
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I had alot of fun with Butch and Berta when they used to come to Knoxville. Your family will be my in prayers.
Denise Bray
09/17/2013
Sorry for your loss.Thinking of you all.Always looked forward to Butches stories.Teasing the twins and boxing with Daniel.He will be missed.