Danny was a 1991 graduate of Vinton High School. He proudly served his country in The United States Marines Corps and The United States Coast Guard Reserve. He served two deployments in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Danny worked for Apache Industrial Services as a Site Safety Manager. He previously worked for the Vinton Police Dept. and Sulphur Fire Dept. Danny was a loving father to Tanner and Taylor and a great son, brother and friend to all who knew him. To all who knew him, you would NEVER forget him. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton and also attended St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss. One of Danny's most cherished things to do was watching and coaching Tanner on the baseball field and Taylor playing soccer! He will be remembered for his BIG heart, stubbornness, kind soul, wittiness, and his contagious personality that always made people smile. His patriotism and love for his country was never in doubt. He was a huge encouragement to kids and anyone he was around. There is at least one “Danny story” that will be cherished forever with his family and friends!
Those left to cherish his memory are his two children, Tanner and Taylor Young of Sulphur; his loving mother, Rose Young of Carlyss; his sister, Michele Young Landry and Trey Mills of Carlyss; his nephew, Caleb Landry; his grandmother, Mae "MeeMaw" Moleski; his aunt , JoJo Monfils and husband Ray; aunt, Donna Emmons; uncle, Tommy Young and wife Dana; uncle, Terry Young and wife Lila; mother of his children, Tracey A. Young; his fur baby, Ricco, and a host of extended family including Cannon and Cruz Trosclair and wonderful friends who will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his father, Danny Ray Young Sr.; his grandparents, Lou Ella and Robert F. Young, and Michael J. Moleski; his uncle, Robert L. Young; and his aunt, Jettie Marie Young Robertson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Interment will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Vinton Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 4-9 p.m. with a Rosary service at 6 p.m. in Hixson Vinton Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Thursday, April 15th at 8 a.m. until time to leave for Mass. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonvinton.com
Memorial donations in Danny's memory may be made to, Louisiana Boxer Rescue www.louisianaboxerrescue.org or Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org
