Richard Lloyd Young

Richard Lloyd Young obituary, Canton, GA

Richard Lloyd Young

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Richard Young Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 23, 2026.
Richard Lloyd Young, age 84, of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Mr. Young will be interred in Georgia National Cemetery in Canton on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:30 pm. He was preceded in death by his wife Sabra Ann Young. Surviving are his sons Mike Young (Kim) of Birmingham, AL, Todd Young (Wendy) of Acworth, and Scott Young (Yvonne) of Fayetteville, TN; grandchildren Larel and Savannah Young, Wade and Luke Young, Justin Young; great grandchildren Charitee Young and Cali Diane Laporte.

Richard served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. During his extensive military career, he completed several tours of duty, including Vietnam. His service to our country will be forever appreciated and never forgotten.

His family is comforted knowing Richard has been joyfully reunited with his beloved wife of 65 years and is in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

18

Service

1:30 p.m.

Georgia National Cemetery

1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, GA 30114

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