William Kelly Young Sr. 85

Of Hollister Missouri

passed away peacefully in Branson, Missouri on Sunday, January 14th , 2024.

Dad R Duke aka Papa aka Daddy aka Bill aka Dad spent  the evening before with his 5 children, where each promised Dad that they would be OK….

He was born October 27th 1938 in Pittsfield Massachusetts to Elizabeth Kelly and Alexander James Young.

Bill had 2 Siblings  Alexander James Young III  (Deceased)  and Judith Alexandria Young Ruennette Of Connecticut.

The youngest of the three,  William Kelly attended Berkshire Day school  (which he absolutely loved) and then was accepted into Cranwell JesuitPreparatory  in Lenox, Massachusetts. After graduation, Bill attended Boston College for a short time until his mother suddenly passed in 1957. He was later offered an opportunity in 1960 to attend Babson satellite school in the Midwest.  Eureka, Kansas is  where he met Judith Jean Johnson, and they fell madly in love. They were married May  18th, 1963.

Dad R Duke is survived by his  children,

Terrance Alan Young aka Terr-Bear (Sheila) of Branson Mo.

Gregory Lee Young aka Kitty (Marcia) of Branson, Mo

Kelly Elizabeth Young Anderson aka Rooster of Derby, Ks,

Babette Young Fogle aka Tweeter (Nolan) of Branson Mo,

Scott Alexander Young aka Bunny rabbit of Hollister Mo .

Grandchildren Sonya, Amber, Nathan, Destiney (Jesse), Leighkyn, Skylar(Bryce), Spencer, Autumn (Collin), Blake, Mccartney.

Over 15 great grandchildren, and a quiver of Nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Our Father is proceeded in death by wife, Judith Jean Johnson Young “Mumzie”

son William Kelly Young Jr.

grandson, Rocky Chase Anderson

A ceremony will be held to celebrate William Kelly Young Sr. on Saturday January 27th at 1P.M. At Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson Missouri.

Our father will be greatly missed.