Obituary of Earl Young

Earl Wayne Young, age 77, of Wagoner, OK departed this life on Christmas evening, Friday, December 25, 2009 at his residence in Wagoner, OK with his loving wife at his bedside. He was born on February 22, 1932 in Hulbert, OK to Robert and Lillie (Ghormley) Young. Earl was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather to his family. He was born and raised in Oklahoma and he graduated from Porter High School in Porter, OK. Earl was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force serving for 47 years. He was in active duty for 24 years serving with the fire department and air rescue. After serving in active duty, he then remained on the base working as a heavy duty mechanic for 23 years. While in the Air Force, Earl met Norma Ingham and they later married on March 24, 1959 in England. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and horse racing. Earl will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Earl is lovingly survived by his wife of 50 years, Norma of the home; his son, Mario Wayne Young of Oklahoma City, OK; his daughter, Tammy Kay Osborn of Wagoner, OK; his two brothers, George Young of Wagoner, OK and Roger Young of Coweta, OK; his sister, Faith Goodell of Coweta, OK; six grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services for Earl will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Wright Funeral Home Chapel in Coweta, OK with Rev. Don Hays officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta, OK. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to Earl’s family online @ www.wrightfh.net. The family of Earl Young entrusted his care and services to Wright Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK 74429, (918) 486-5515. Casket Bearers will be David Young, J.W. Barry, Mark Goodell, Danny Young, James Young, Patrick Young, and R.J.