Richard Anthony Young

Richard Anthony Young passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

During his 26-year career, he worked as a seagoing oceanographer for the Naval Oceanographic Office at NASA Stennis Space Center. Richard worked on worldwide advanced marine science projects and the development and testing of deepwater ocean equipment. He was highly respected by the US Naval Operational Oceanography Officers. Richard's work impacted the security and safety of the United States. Along with cherishing spending time with his family, he loved cooking, traveling, boating, hiking, and many other outdoor activities.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church of Picayune.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church of Picayune.

Arrangements are under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.

Bro. Jim Beam-Ingram will officiate the service.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Pleasant Young and Nellie Swicegood Young; his wife of 51 years, Mary Lou Young; and sisters and brothers, Eleanor (David) Barden, Helen Young, Marvin (Joan) Young, Jr, Sylvia (Cecil) Pittman, Bill (Inez) Young, and Jean (Mack) Pike.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Ann Y. Wolf and husband Terry, of Rancho Murieta, CA; Sarah Y. Frierson and husband James, of Carriere, MS; and Katie Y. Hansen, of Madison, MS; grandchildren, Alyssa F. Crabtree and husband Cody, Neil Frierson, and Mathis Tinsley; great grandchildren, Emerson Crabtree, and Stetson Crabtree; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the following:

BakPak Ministry of Pearl River County, 26 Garden District, Picayune, MS 39466

The Pearl River County Historical Society, P.O. Box 966, Picayune, MS 39466.