He survived by his wife, Bernadette Young (Goote); and his children, Michael Young, Bradley Young, Shannon Thompson, Joseph Gootee and Joshua Gootee; siblings, Otto Young, Jr., Patti Willinger, Joe Young, Debbie Allen, Jennifer Young and six grandchildren.
His memorial service will be 6 p.m. Sunday at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Okolona. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. on Sunday.