Robert Douglas “Bob” Young, 82, of Gainsboro, Tennessee, formerly of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away March 29, 2021, after a long fight with dementia.
Bob was born April 16, 1938, in Plymouth, Michigan to Donly S. Young and Mabel Garnet Kincaid Young. Bob married the love of his life, Dorothy Anne Stremick on April 16, 1960.
Bob was a journalist and did what he loved, writing and taking pictures for various newspapers, two that he owned and operated.
Bob’s faith was very important to him and he was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gaylord, Michigan for a number of years. Upon his move to Tennessee in 2018, to be near his oldest son and two daughters, he joined New Hope Baptist Church where he attended until his passing.
Bob is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Dorothy Anne Stremick Young, children; Scott S. (Lee) Young of Dunlap, Tennessee, Renee (Dan) Agee of Cookeville, Tennessee, Kim (Bill) Croisant of Whitleyville, Tennessee, and Robert (Robbi Ann) Young of Spring Lake, Michigan; ten, grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church on April 10, 2021. Visitation will begin at noon until the time of service. Pastor Randy Heady officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Entrusted Grace Ministry to drill water wells in India.
5 comments on “Robert Douglas Young”
Renee, So sorry to hear about your dad. Love and prayers to you and your family. Glen & Liz.
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Sincerely, Barbara Dixon Walker
Renee & family: I was so saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. I remember our sloppy jo dinner together when you were in Gaylord a couple years ago. May a lifetime of happy memories bring you peace & comfort.
Renee & family: I was so saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. I remember our sloppy jo dinner together when you were in Gaylord a couple years ago. May a lifetime of happy memories bring you peace & comfort.
Hello family of “Bobby” Young.
I just saw his obituary sent to me from our class of 1956 newsletter. I lived across the street from Bobby for probably 6-8 years. I lived at 498 Pacific Street in Plymouth, during that time when kids played outside all day. We had such adventures ! We graduated together but didn’t really have a lot in common during high school, even though when I was 8 or 9, I thought I’d end up marrying him.
One memory I have of that time is when I was in his kitchen and curiously lifted the lid on a big pot on the stove. I was horrified to see a skinned squirrel inside.!!
It sounds like he led an interesting and good life. My condolences.
Judy Richwine Menefee