Yong Chhlang was born in Sisophon, Cambodia to Phot Chhlang and Kleap Rath on October 2, 1949. He married Leam Khang Lam in 1970. He served in the Cambodian Army up until the end of the Vietnam War. He was able to migrate to the United States in 1979 and settled in Virginia. He then moved his family out to California, where he learned to build furniture. Seeking other opportunities, the family moved to Providence, RI, where Yong worked as a Machinist for Taco, Inc. He continued being a dedicated, hard worker, before finally becoming a Small business owner in 2000, up until his death. He had a passion for his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Yong Chhlang is survived by his wife, Leam Khang Lam , their son Phivath Chhlang, his son’s wife Lena (Chiv) Chhlang, their two children, Olivia and and Devin Chhlang, Samphong Chhlang (Sister), Say Chhlang (Sister), Kimseng (John) Chhlang (brother), Prasoeur Chhlang (brother), Virak Chhlang (brother) numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
(Visitation) will be from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, Friday, October 26th, 2018 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Texas 77060. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2018 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven.
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