Robert H. Young

Robert was born to Bob and Ruby Young on March 7, 1940 in Laredo, Texas. He spent his high school years at Bruni High School graduating in 1958.

He married his high school sweetheart Peggy Newman in August 1958. He enjoyed playing softball and basketball for both the city and company leagues. Robert and Peggy enjoyed traveling especially with their children and grandchildren. He worked for Central Power and Light Company retiring after 38 years. In 2008 he was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and remained faithful until his death.

He was known for his jokes and storytelling.

He is preceded in death by his parents Bob and Ruby Young, his sister, Beverly Atnipp and son-in-law, Joe Garcia.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Peggy; his brother, Joe (Hope), his brother, Jimmy; his daughters, Linda Irby (Terry), Sandra Mach (Kenneth) and Diane Koehn (Marshall); grandchildren, Briana Harper (Johnny), Eric Irby, Casey Mach (Macy), Ross Mach (Alanah), Bradley Mach, Josh Garcia (Paige), Jennifer Garcia and Allyse Koehn; along with 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on May 25, 2019 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1509 E. Red River, Victoria, Texas.