HORSE BRANCH, Ky. — Robert Lee Young, 70, of Horse Branch, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 22, 1948, in Grayson County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Orvile Young and Sarah (Payton) Young.
He was a veteran of the United States Army. For many years Robert was a truck driver and prior to his retirement in 2010 he had worked for Walmart Corp. He was a bee keeper and a member of Grayson County Bee Association. He was a member of the Friedaland Masonic Lodge #863 F&AM in Horse Branch. He also enjoyed listing to bluegrass music.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Judy (Cooper) Young, of Horse Branch; a son, Robert Young (Delois), of Beaver Dam, Kentucky; brothers, Charles Young, Elliott Young, Danny Young, and Carry Young; sisters, Paula Taylor, and Sheila Warren. Along with grandchildren, Mykaila Young, Jake Young, and Betsy Baldwin; and great-granddaughter, Clair Case.
Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, at the Dermitt-Joyce Funeral Home in Caneyville, Kentucky. Bro. Terry Tarrence will be officiating. Burial will follow in Yeaman Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Dermitt-Joyce Funeral Home on Friday, July 6, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friedaland Masonic Lodge #863 F&AM services will be held on Friday evening. Visitation will be held again on Saturday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Dermitt-Joyce is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Robert Lee Young