Mattoon, IL, where Buddy worked at Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co.
California
Kingman, AZ
He was the first baby born in the New Year at Memorial Hosptial.
MATTOON -- Emmett N. Young, Jr. “Bud”, age 66, of Kingman, AZ,formerly of Mattoon, IL, went to be with his Lord and Father,surrounded by his loving family at the Joan & Diana Hospice House at7:50 a.m., November 29, 2016.
He was born to Emmett N., Sr. and Agnes (Van Gundy) Young on January1, 1950 in Mattoon, Illinois. He attended school in Mattoon, IL,received certification in Management from Lake Land College and laterattended classes at Purdue University, Kansas State Universities, aswell as several certifications from Dale Carnegie. He was a CertifiedNARTE (National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineer),Master endorsement.
While attending Mattoon High School he worked at Spitz Clothiers.After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, wherehe served in Viet Nam as a Field Radio Operator. After discharge fromthe service he went to work for Illinois Consolidated TelephoneCompany in many capacities, Installer, Installation Foreman, CableForeman, Service Center Manager and Construction Supervisor. In 1990,he moved his family to Kingman, AZ, where he was employed by CitizensUtilities as Contract Administrator, and later as the EngineeringContract Construction Manager.
He married his high school sweetheart, Carole Clark on May 4, 1968, inMattoon, IL. He is survived by his loving wife, Carole Young ofKingman, AZ; their three sons, Kenneth Young and wife Lori of Kingman,AZ, Craig Young and wife Sarah of Jasper, IN, and Christopher Youngand wife Maria Leonora of San Diego, CA. He leaves sevengrandchildren: Logan, Aislinn, and Dawson Young of Jasper, IN; MarissaYoung of Mattoon, IL, Marilynn Santos of San Diego, CA, Blake Young ofKingman, AZ, and Christian Young of San Diego, CA. He also held closeas “adopted” kids: Kassie & Jason Villa, Briona & Krista Harrah andKatie Smith, all of Kingman, AZ. He is survived by a sister, Joyce(Russel) Camfield and Sister-in-law, Janis Young, both of Mattoon, IL.He is survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roger andRobert; and one sister, Edna Tinsman.
Bud belonged to Elks Club of Kingman, AZ, Moose &VFW of Mattoon, IL,and Illinois Farm Bureau. He loved to hunt with his sons, and beinvolved with grandkids activities. His favorite pastime was weeklyfamily BBQ’s. He enjoyed watching Westerns and Christmas Movies withhis grandkids. He made it a family tradition to watch the Grinch onChristmas Eve. His goal in life was to make memories for his family.He was loving, generous, and had a great heart. He had a great lifewith family, friends and co-workers.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016,at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL61938, with Reverend Steven Hays officiating. Visitation will be heldat the funeral home, Monday, December 5, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.His final resting place will be in Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, IL.
