Al was born in Uvalde, Texas on February 18, 1937, to Charles and Marina Young, who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Charles and Edward Young.
Al was a loving husband, father and friend. He is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Linda Young; his children Debra Ann (Richard) Gallardo, and Alan Rene Young; former wife and mother of his two children, Mary Alamar Fernandez of Devine; stepchildren Herlinda (Timothy) Raabe and Tracy Denise Mack; grandchildren, Alexandria Young, Ernest Gallardo, Patricia Denise (Matthew) Garcia, Caroline Elizabeth (Michael) Emmons; great-grandchildren, Stetson Murphy Emmons and Noah David Garcia. Al is also survived by his sister, Francis Guevara along with many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
Al joined the United States Air Force (USAF) at age 18 and he served honorably for 22 years. His initial assignment was to Chateauroux Air Base, France, followed by assignments to Brooks AFB, Texas; Laughlin AFB, Texas; Naha AB, Okinawa where he supported the 51st Fighter Wing at the beginning of the Vietnam war; and Webb AFB, Laredo, Texas where he received specialized training in Supply. In 1968, he had a remote assignment to Kotzebue Air Force Station, Alaska.
Al cross-trained into the medical illustrator field and was assigned to the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) at Brooks AFB. Albert's military journey concluded at USAFSAM in January 1977. Following his retirement, he enjoyed a lengthy career, 20 years, as a civilian at USAFSAM and Wilford Hall, Lackland AFB.
Al was selected as a member of a small group of artists who traveled to the Pentagon to produce a mural of various Air Force aircraft. The mural is on the wall of the Directorate of Personnel auditorium (4th Floor, Corridor 3).
Al was an outstanding medical illustrator and excellent portrait artist. While at USAFSAM, he produced wonderful, funny caricatures that were sought out by military and civilian personnel.
Al had an Associate of Art Degree in Architectural Drafting from the San Antonio College and three prestigious Norman Rockwell artist classes in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Al enjoyed taking Linda dancing, playing Bunco with friends, dining out and traveling. He also enjoyed his quiet time listening to music and sitting in front of a lit fireplace watching TV. He looked forward to and enjoyed spending time with family celebrating holidays and birthdays. Al possessed unwavering patience and compassion.
Al is forever in our hearts and will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00pm on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, with an evening service to follow at 6:00pm.
A Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 11:00am, at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East.
Interment with Military Honors will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
