Russell Allen Young

Russell Allen Young, 89, of Crossville, TN passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 with his devoted wife Fay by his side.

Russell was born December 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late Rutherford (Bud) and Virginia (Slaton) Young. He graduated high school in New Carlisle, IN and completed college while serving in the military. Russ started his military career with the Merchant Marines during World War II and transferred to the United States Army when that enlistment ended. He eventually sought a commission in the United States Air Force and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel serving a total of 28 years.

Family was an important part of Russell’s life and he always made them a priority even while traveling the world for his career.

Russell is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Fay, along with his son David A. Young, Granddaughter Tracy and her husband Robert Young, Grandson Daniel Young, and Great-grandchildren Kimberly and Kaydance Young. Siblings include Verna Kline, Ida Mercer, Karen (Bill) Schwartz, Janice (Rob) Zelasko, James (Rose) Smolka, Shirley Jones and Nancy Speake.

Russell was preceded in death by his daughter Shryl Sayer, brothers Wilbur R. Young, Jerry C. Smolka and sisters Loraine Urbanski and Delores Wroblewski.

A memorial service will be at Oaklawn Baptist Church in Crossville, TN on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 12:00.

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