He was born on November 27, 1922 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Harold L. and Sara Laurence South Young. He attended Knoxville High School and graduated at the age of 16. He then attended Illinois State University and the University of Idaho. He married Margaret Emily Conley in 1946, in Missoula, Montana; she preceded him in death 1951; then Clarice A. Townsend in 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana; then Phyllis Gordon and then Helen Eddy.
Surviving are his children: Robert Louis Young, Jr., of Indianapolis, Indiana, Dr. Margaret L. Young and Rory Rice of Knoxville, Illinois, Dr. Merris Young of Anderson, Illinois, Andrea Young of New York, Rhonda Helms of Warsaw, Indiana, Harold (Susan) Young of Indianapolis, Indiana and Laura Young of New York; ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren; a brother, Harold Emerson (Betty) Young of Indianapolis, Indiana; one niece and one nephew; and life companion, Judy Wells. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He owned and operated R.L. Young Reality Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a member of the NRA, the Scottish Rite and Masonic Lodge in Indianapolis, Indiana. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gold prospecting, and golf. He enjoyed life. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II stationed in Bungay, England. He flew missions as a bombardier over France and Germany. He was shot down over France and was MIA for two weeks.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Illinois. Rev. Jim Reynolds will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285 Honor Guard. A fellowship will follow at the Hurd Hendricks Fellowship Center in Knoxville, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Stillwater Presbyterian Day Center for seniors. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
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