Gary Young

Gary Young obituary, Naples, FL

Gary Young

Gary Young Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Legacy Options Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC - Naples on Dec. 18, 2025.
Gary Young 82, of Naples, Florida passed away on November 28, 2025 at Avow Hospice House

in Naples.

Gary was born in Shelby, Ohio to Charles and Naomi Young. He went to High School in

Lexington, Ohio. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree, master's degree and PhD at

Ohio State University. He was an Assistant Director of Southwest Mental Health Center

in Columbus.

He later began a career in Art Glass. He was chosen to be featured in a book called

Windows of North America where nine Glass Designers works were displayed.

Gary is survived by his wife, Beverly Young and three children, Mark Hennig, Letty McLaughlin,

Lisa Walker.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Naomi Young and his brothers Charles

and Bob and sister, Bev.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Avow Hospice House

1223 Whippoorwill Lane

Naples, Florida 34105

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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