OBITUARY
Thomas Nolen Young
July 13, 1947 – July 7, 2016
Services for Thomas Nolen Young 68, of Belton will be on Friday, July 15 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen at 1:30 PM. Burial will follow at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Young passed away on July 7, 2016 in Temple. He was born the only son to Wilfred and Alma Bonner Young in Hempstead, Texas on July 13, 1947, a 6th generation Texan. He proudly service in the United States Coast Guard on active duty from 1966 to 1970 where he was a proud Golden Shell Back Crab and then served for two years in the reserves. In 1973 he joined the Harris County Sheriff’s Department and rose through the ranks from jailer to Detective Sergeant in 1978. In 1980 he moved to Belton to be closer to his wife’s parents and joined the Temple Police Department in 1982. He served in many capacities from patrol to training. He formed the first Official Honor Guard and his last 5 years before retirement, in 2000 he was one of the first two motorcycle officers for Temple Police Department. He served honorably in the US Navy Reserves from 1984 to 1991. One of the proudest moments was when he was Raised in the Masonic Lodge, Knob Creek Lodge 401, with his uncle by his side. He served the Lodge faithfully and was Worshipful Master 3 times. He was recommended and appointed District Deputy Grand Master for 2001. He received the Golden Trowel Award in 2006. For all his work as Worshipful Master he represented Knob Creek at the 1994 Cornerstone Laying for the Capital extension in Austin. He then gave his time to Shrine international and in 2014 became the Potentate for Karem Shrine in Waco a truly great honor. He was also a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. His love for motorcycles never died and he rode for S.A.F.E on funeral escorts until his death. He is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law and is beloved pets Alexander, Baron, Sampson and Duchess. Survivors include his wife Karen Young and three cousins: Gloria Bowling, Nancy Bourcier and Richard Young. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. The family request that you make memorials to the Shriners International for support for the children’s hospital. He truly believed in the work that they do at the hospitals.
Services
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Visitation
Thursday, July 14, 2016
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Funeral Service
Friday, July 15, 2016
Memories
Thomas Nolen Young
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ADD A MEMORYJeff Bolton
July 15, 2016
I had the privilege of working with Tom for a few years while performing motorcycle escorts. He gave so many safe passage to their final resting place, sadly he has been called to his. My deepest sympathy to his wife Karen, may she find the strength to endure many years to come.
Roger Malcik
July 14, 2016
Karen, thinking of you and wishing you strength and courage to make it through this difficult time.
Rodger Gant
July 12, 2016
God has brought one of his Warriors home. I knew Tom for a long time he was a great man a good cop and a honest person. It was an honor to serve with him and beside him for all those many years. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again my brother.
Marebear Gregory
July 12, 2016
My Deepest Sympathies to Karen, his family, friends and coworkers. Tommy's loving, kind heart and his dedication to helping others was apparent every time I had an opportunity to speak with him. I will still look eagerly to see if he is one of our "Escorts." Though now, sadness will come each time I see he is not there and I will remember our conversations about his love for his wife and his "babies." Ride with the Angels Tommy.... Your watch is over.
Al & Maria Langford
July 11, 2016
Deepest Sympathy, Tom will be missed, he was a proud member of
Blue Knights LEMC TX 16 and had dedicated his life to Law Enforcement
Karen our thoughts & prayers are with you.
July 11, 2016
A great friend of many years. I worked with him, rode with him, and ate with him. Our prayers are with Karen.
Dr. Bryan & Linda Davis
Bill and Patricia mills
July 11, 2016
Deepest sympathies. Prayers for the family. Tom was an awesome mason and i really enjoyed serving with him. He will be missed.