Photo courtesy of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home - Natchitoches
Feb 2, 1932 - Nov 25, 2016 (Age 84)
You were always my rock working with you at West Point 53 yrs ago, being in my wedding, and making arrangements for my husband's funeral at West Point. I'll miss our letters and phone calls and will never forget you or Davey.
May you rest in peace in the Glory of God and your Alma Mater West Point. My tears will make you a safe landing..
Margie Fera
November 28, 2016 | Chelmsford, MA
A wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.
Mary, Ruth, Rachel, Rhoda, & Gabriel Stevenson
November 28, 2016 | Fairview Alpha, LA
My sincerest condolences to the family. May the strength and peace that only God can give comfort you during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)
Naomi
November 28, 2016
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to David Crawford Young, II our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for David. And to David it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted...
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
November 28, 2016 | Shreveport, LA
I had been unhappy that LSU beat U of Arkansas for the Golden Boot, but now I like to think that LSU's victory made David happy in his last days.
I remember David once telling me he played high school football with or against fmr LA Senator Bennet Johnson.
In addition to what's mentioned in the obit, David once had a job in the admissions office at West Point. He had such a colorful and varied career and so many accomplishments he always managed to be quite humble about....
W Sanders
November 27, 2016 | Bentonville, AR
Praying for his son and family. I loved to talk to him when he came in Lakewood Inn Restaurant. God Bless him. Jan Roberts and everyone at Lakewood
Jan Roberts
November 27, 2016 | Creston, LA
My cousin David was a true gentleman. Although he must have been a fierce warrior, I don't think I've known a kinder soul. I loved his stories about the Army, West Point, and Louisiana. He was one of a kind. My love goes out to his sister Mary Helen and her family.
W. Sanders
November 27, 2016 | Bentonville, AR
Funeral services for Lt. Col. David Crawford Young II (ret.), will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at First United Methodist Church on Second Street in Natchitoches, LA. Interment will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday in Greenwood Cemetery in Shreveport, LA. The family will receive friends Wednesday prior to the funeral service at First United Methodist from 9:00 am until 10:00 am.David Young II, 84, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away November 25, 2016, in Natchitoches, LA. He was born February 02, 1932 in Monroe, LA to D. Crawford Young and Thelma Hood Young. A Louisiana native, David started school as a young child in Campti, LA and later finished High School at Natchitoches High, where he was able to play football. He received higher education from a broad number of colleges, including Louisiana State University, where he played a semester of football; United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, where he also played football; Harvard University; University of Georgia; and Columbia University. He later married Martha Ann Glass Young, and together they had one son, David C. Young III.David was a patriot, giving the vast majority of his life in service to his country in the U.S. Army, earning the officer rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was one of the few soldiers to be the first deployed to Vietnam, where he served as an advisor and Generals Aid. There were just a few hundred Americans there when he arrived. He accomplished many things during his military career, including but not limited to, Parachutist, Ranger School, Nuclear School, Top Secret Clearance, advisor to Congress, and many more things that are too numerous to mention. He continued his career in the Army even after active duty by remaining in the U.S Army reserves for many years. He had many other accomplishments in life, including his career as an investment banker on Wall Street, New York. There he worked as a Marketing Manager for Greyhound Leasing and Financial Group and as Vice-President of Marketing of Drew National Leasing Corporation. He also was heavily involved in the family timber business back in his Louisiana home. He traveled the world extensively, seeing many changes and wonderful things over his lifetime. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.He was preceded in death by his parents, D. Crawford Young and Thelma Hood Young; and his wife, Martha Ann Glass Young.He is survived by his son, David C. Young III and his wife Mardell of Natchitoches, LA; his grandson, David C. Young IV of New Orleans, LA; his sister, Mary Helen McCoy and her husband Dr. Steve McCoy of Norfolk, VA; and his two nephews, Stephen and Andrew McCoy.
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