Richard L. Young, 88, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away November 18, 2023, at home with family by his side. Richard was born August 31, 1935, Ellis, KS, to the late Lester and Rena (Reed) Young. 

He is preceded in death by both his parents, daughter Paula Young, brothers Ronnie, Lester and Gordon Young, sister Naomi and Karen Young.

Richard is survived by his wife Nelita Young, sons Richard Young Jr (Teresa), Johnny Young and Byron Dejarlo, daughter Mae Lin Goon (Derek), grandchildren Edmond Young, Estella and Emilia Goon and Kira And Juni Dejarlo, brothers Roger and Doug Young, sisters Cindy Balmer, Roma Young, Kay Turill, nieces, nephews and a host of other friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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 </figure>August 31, 1935 - November 18, 2023Richard L. Young, 88, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away November 18, 2023, at home with family by his side. Richard was born August 31, 1935, Ellis, KS, to the late Lester and Rena (Reed) Young. He is preceded in death by both his parents, daughter Paula Young, brothers Ronnie, Lester and Gordon Young, sister Naomi and Karen Young.Richard is survived by his wife Nelita Young, sons Richard Young Jr (Teresa), Johnny Young and Byron Dejarlo, daughter Mae Lin Goon (Derek), grandchildren Edmond Young, Estella and Emilia Goon and Kira And Juni Dejarlo, brothers Roger and Doug Young, sisters Cindy Balmer, Roma Young, Kay Turill, nieces, nephews and a host of other friends.Arrangements are under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.