Gary Young

1947 - 2026

Gary Wayne Young, born December 29, 1947, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, was welcomed home on February 20. 2026. He grew up in Shawnee, Kansas, and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1965. In 1968, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and married the love of his life, Mary Selene. He served as a Supply Sergeant in Vietnam and was discharged in 1970.

After his discharge, Gary began a long truckdriving career in Kansas City and retired in 2001. He and Mary then moved to Sturkie, Arkansas, fulfilling his dream of a quieter life with his family surrounding him.

Gary faced many years of illness, including Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis and kidney cancer, meeting each challenge with quiet strength.

He is survived by his daughter, Lavinia (Bryan); grandchildren, Caitlyn (Ryan) and Duncan; greatgrandchildren, Izzie and Wyatt; and his brother, Elmo (Shirley). He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Selene; parents, G.W. and Beatrice; and brother, Roger.

Though not a follower of organized religion, Gary held a deep belief in the Lord, and his family finds comfort knowing he is reunited with Mary.

Visitation will be held February 27,2026 from 5-7 PM at Doty Family Funeral Service. Memorial Service will take place at the same location February 28, 2026 at 10 AM with graveside services following immediately after at Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Vasculitis Foundation.