Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Charles Young

( July 12, 1926 - February 23, 2008 )

Charles J. "Charlie" Young, 81, of Speedway, died at 7 am Saturday, February 23, 2008, in Lakeview Manor Nursing Facility of Indianapolis. He had been in failing health for several years. Born July 12, 1926, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Ethel Stinson Youg and a 1944 graduate of Wolcott High School. His marriage was to Rosa Mae James on June 1, 1947, in Reynolds. She survives. They farmed in Chalmers, until moving to Indianapolis in December 1950. Mr. Young worked for Allison Transmission for 40 1/2 years, retiring in July 1991 as general supervisor. He enjoyed watching his daughter play basketball, softball and tennis at Butler University and the Indianapolis 500 Race and was a 'yellow shirt' up in the suites over turn two. An Army veteran, he was discharged in 1947. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Jenny Young of Speedway; two sisters, Doris Spainhower of Osceola, and Jane Young (husband: Ronald) of Monticello; and a brother, Richard "Zeke" Young (wife: Diane) of Lafayette. Friends may call 5-7 pm Monday, Feb 23, 2008 and also from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home, Brookston. Interment St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reynolds, the Rev. Charles Blakey officiating. Preceding him in death were 2 brothers, Joe and Sam Young. Donations may be given in his memory to the St. James Lutheran Church of Reynolds or the Humane Society of the donor's choice.