Saranac, Mi, Mississippi
YOUNG, CHARLES Charles Raiford Young, III, Ph.D. was a brilliant man who loved God and his family. He had a passion for constant learning, and his achievements as a teacher live on in his students. Charles had suffered from fifteen years of constant and debilitating head pain, caused by a brain...
Read MoreThrough different times in my life there have been certain people who stand out. Charles is one of those poignant persons that one never forgets. He was the finest teacher, my mentor, and my good friend. He encouraged my talent and influenced the person I am today. The world is a little less without him in it.
Deborah Ebbers
July 23, 2014 | Northport, MI
Jess, Stokes, and Mrs. Young,
Charles ("Sir") was one of a kind. He welcomed me like one of the family, and truly inspired me with his intellect and patience. While I am thankful he is out of pain, he is missed.
My deepest condolences,
Carrie Chobanian
Carrie Chobanian
July 21, 2014
Charles had the gift of encouragement, and authentically loved his students. His faith was real. He encouraged me to teach Interim at Calvin when I was just starting my architectural career and didn't feel ready, but he gave me his office and enthusiastically supported me through it.
Steve Fridsma
July 21, 2014 | Grand Rapids, MI
Ensanguining the skies
How heavily it dies
Into the west away;
Past touch and sight and sound
Not further to be found,
How hopeless under ground
Falls the remorseful day.
Eddie Eicher
July 21, 2014
Charles, you are the calm of a beautiful lake at sunrise. You are the beauty of the first flower of spring. your spirit lives in the aroma of garden soil. Your love is within every living thing, that you encountered. Thank you for being my friend
Jonny Clifford
July 19, 2014 | Minneapolis, MN
Charles Young June 2014
I love and miss you, Daddy. So thankful that you are no longer in pain.
Jessica Start
July 19, 2014 | Grand Rapids, MI
