He retired from White/Abston Oil Company and Burlington Industries and was a Christian. He loved to hunt, fish, was a bull riding fan and a retired volunteer fireman. He was the son of the late D. C. 'Tab' Young and Edna Glennon Young and was also preceded in death by one brother, C. M. 'Speck' Young.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Wanda Cummings Young of Wilmar; one son, Robert Lavon 'Von' Young, Jr. and wife, Sandra of Wilmar; two daughters, Tammy Stafford and husband, Robert of Barkada and Beth Davis and husband, Bruce of Monticello; two sisters, Vivian Brewster of Wilmar and Sue Guice of North Little Rock; one grandson, Brandon Stafford and wife, Anne of Little Rock; four granddaughters, Kristy Lynn Young of Monticello, Kerri Beth Sledge and husband, Kirt of Little Rock, Nikki Young of Conway and Kailyn Davis of Little Rock; three great-granddaughters, Olivia Grace and Addi Kate Stafford of Little Rock and Averi Sledge of Little Rock, his beloved dog of 17 years, Missy and a host of nieces and nephews.
Condolences(57)
Dane Hall
Bryant, AR Thursday, December 22, 2011 Diddle Young was one of a kind. The entire Young family has made a great impact on Drew County and to me personally. My fondest memories of Diddle are from the deer camp, where we enjoyed many fun times and good laughs. My condolences to this family. Diddle Young was loved by everyone who knew him.Bruce & Lisa Brown
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 10, 2011 You are in our thoughts & prayers. I always enjoyed our "brief" visits. Captain you will be missed!Tim & Panky
Bigelow, AR Saturday, December 10, 2011 So sorry for your loss.Lisa Roark Schmidt
Wilmar, AR Friday, December 9, 2011 I am deeply saddened at the loss of Mr. Diddle. I will always remember his smile. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Just remember we are here for you.Becky Young
Monticello, AR Friday, December 9, 2011 I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this hard time. May God bless each of you.Joy Holley
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 8, 2011 Wanda and Family:Thinking of you during this most difficult time.
Joy and Dennis Holley
Jessie Farmer
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 8, 2011 Wanda and family, sorry for your loss, but will be praying for you and rememeber your loss is heavens gain, He is having a blast telling tales to all of the ones that went before him.Judy Langley
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Going to miss you coming into office and sharing your stories.Chuck Karnes
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Wanda & family,Diddle was a great friend and my mentor when we
both worked for Jim and Mr. George. I would like to
express my sympathy.
Chuck
Polly McGhee
Star City, AR Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Wanda, Evelyn called me. So sorry to hear of the death of your husband. Prayers are with you for the days ahead, it won't be easy but "God's grace is sufficient!" Love you!Cherie Brown
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Will be praying for all of you in the days ahead. Diddle will truly be missed!Denise Smith-Frost
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 7, 2011 I have alot of memories of Diddle from his visits to "us girls" in the Assessor's office. He was always making us laugh and telling us stories. I will always cherish those stories and those laughs. He will be missed by me and many others.Alisa Cummngs Montgomery
Rison, AR Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Prayers for your family during this time of loss and into the future.Much Love,
Don, Alisa, Sam & Shelby.
Beth Perkins
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Mrs. Wanda and family, I am so sorry for your loss! I pray for a peace for your entire family!May God wrap his loving arms around you all!
Kandy Farmer
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Wanda and family,Diddle was always a joy! He will be missed by all who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to each of you.
Wiley & Susan Barron
Higden, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Beverly Adcock Perry
Hot Springs, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 My thoughts and prayers to all the family.Hang onto all the good times you shared.
Love from all your family and friends will get
you through the long days and nights.
Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Wanda and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. You all will be in my prayers. May God Bless you all.Vickie Hayden Montgomery
Star City, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Wanda, You are so special to me. My heart aches for you and your family. I loved Diddle dearly. I have many wonderful, funny memories of him. He always made me smile. I am so thankful for his love and friendship and everything he did for me and my children. He was a great man. I pray for God to wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort and peace during this dark time. I love you!!Joann (Scifres) McGee
Star City, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Wanda, God bless you and yours in a special way as you face the days a head. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Joann
Charlotte &"Uncle"Wilbur Raney
Hickory,, NC Tuesday, December 6, 2011 May God sustain this wonderful family during this difficult time.I
patty young
mcgehee, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Prays going out for each of you today and the days to come.Patty Young
Robert & Marleyne Barnes
McGehee,, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Wanda & family so sorry to hear of your loss our prayers are with you all.karla albritton
monticello, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 we wanted to let u all now how sorry we are. . Beth Tammy, u all had a wounderfull dad ,an the time i known yall caring, an sweet,an help any one . we are so so sorry . an to kailyn we sorry for ur loss. when times gt hard the lord. right threr w ur dad.an it will take time .god bless each and erver one of yall. we will hold u close in our hearts . an be prayen for all of yall.my god heal ur painan time. i didnt now ur dad but beth ,kaitlyn, tammy , he had to be specail. again we are very sorry, love yall ur friends an faimly, mike ,carla alicia,albritton family. u need us anytime call.Billy George and Frances Jean West
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Sue and family, our prayers and thoughts go out to you the family during this time of saddness and sorrow. May the Grace of God be with you during these days that are before you. We pray for your family during these hours of sorrow. Billy and JeanPAT SAVAGE
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Doug Knight
Monticello, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Ms Wanda, Von, Tammy and Beth, Mr Diddle was one of a kind. He always made me laugh with his stories. I have known "Diddle" as he preferred to be called, and family for many years. Diddle will surely be missed. He touched so many people during his life. The family will be in my prayers, may God comfort you in this time of loss.Alvin & Irma James
Monticello, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Wanda and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are in South Texas working, Diddle was a special person and will be missed.Michelle Calhoun Saunders
New Edinburg, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Love MichelleWayne & Chris (Lasiter) Marceaux
Kaplan, LA Monday, December 5, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Diddle was one of those people that once you met him you never forgot him. He brought a smile to the faces of many throughout the years!Rose & Jerry Tucker
Monticello, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Our thoughts are with you we have really lost a dear friend.He was a very special person.
Lavera and Pete Burton
Jonesboro, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 We are so sorry to hear about Diddle. He was one of akind. Our prayers are with you. He will be missed.Joe Don Young
Jonesboro, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 We are sorry to hear of your loss. Diddle has brought a smile or outright laughter to everyone that he has known. When you meet a man named "Diddle" you know immediately that you have to like him. He would want us to remember the good times and there were many to remember. All that have known him will miss him because he was "one of a kind".. With our sincere regrets Joe, Jeanette, Eric and Jan Young.Karon Beavers
Monticello, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Wanda and Family, thinking of you all during this most difficult time. "Diddle" certainly made a lot of hearts happy! Hold on to those precious memories.Wilbur and Charlotte Raney
Hickory, NC Monday, December 5, 2011 Wilbur and I both thought the world of Diddle. He always called Wilbur (Uncle Wilbur) never did know why? He was a fine person and loved Miss Wanda (as he would call her to us) . Our hearts and Prayers are with the family.Dolph Hayes
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Wanda ; I'm sorry about Diddle. I know you will miss him. The whole family will. Take care of your self. Dolph HayesDolph Hayes
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Wands ; I'm sorry about Diddle. I know you will miss him. The whole family will. Take care of your self. Dolph HayesMay Goad & Jackie Jones
Wilmar, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Wanda, God Bless you and the family. We sure will sure miss him.Love You,
May
Mary Burgess
Monticello, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Tammy I just read on face book about your dad. I am so sorry I know these are dark days for your family but I hope it gives you comfort that he died peacefully. He was always a cut up when I saw him and had the gift of gab. I know u were close to him and this is hard for all of u . Will remember u in my prayers. Love uJeri Hobbs
Monticello, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Mrs. Wanda & Beth, I am so sorry to hear this about Mr. Diddle. I loved that man. Even though I didn't see him much, he was still an inspiration to me. He was one of a kind. He is one person that made you feel at home when you came to his house. I will continue to pray for you all.Sincerely,
Jeri Hobbs
Carolyn & Morris Curry
warren, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 He never met a stranger, always had a kind word for everyone and wore a smile that made you feel welcome. Diddle was a pleasure to be around and will be missed by many. Our sympathy to all of you,Josh and Angie Frost
Monticello, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Mrs. Wanda, Beth, Tammy and family: I was so sorry to hear of Diddles passing. I have fond memories of his coming to the courthouse to visit, and share his stories and advice. He was one of a kind, and there will never be another like him. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.K-Kaye Gibson Fletcher
, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Sorry to hear about your dad. he will be missed. you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. love youkk
Charles And Lela Carter
Wilmar, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Wanda and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one . He was a great person and a good friend.Pudden & Donna Usry
Wilmar, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Mrs Wanda, Von ,Tammy,& Beth and families, so sorry to hear of your loss. Each of you will be in our prayers. Myay God bless and comfort each one of you.Joann McGee
Star City, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Wanda, May God bless you and your family during this time of loss. You will be in my prayers.LaMar Hunter
Wilmar, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 May the Lord Bless you Wanda in this time. If I can be of any service to you feel free to call me. I will do what ever I can.LaMar
Pam Leeper
Monticello, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Love, PamOtis and Jeanie Cater
Monticello, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Diddle will be greatly missed, He could always put a smile on your face. May God give peace to the Young family, and all of Diddle Friends. Rest in Peace, Friend.gary Hatley
Little Rock, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Dear Wanda and Family, I offer my deepst sympathy. Diddle brightened everyone's day and was a true joy to know. He even made me laugh at my own foolishness. I've never known anyone quite like him.He was definitely one of a kind. You are in my prayers
that you may find comfort during this difficult time. Sincerely, Gary Hatley
Mary & James Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Sunday, December 4, 2011 Wanda and family we were so shocked and sorry to hear of Diddle's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. If there is anything we can do please let us know.Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 4, 2011 So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.Eddie Brown
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 4, 2011 The heavens have gained a wonderful soul today. You were the best uncle a neice could ever ask for. We will treasure the great memories we have. Rest in Peace-I Love YouJanis Burt Smith
Malvern, AR Sunday, December 4, 2011 Wanda,I am so sad for your loss. Diddle was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. He will be greatly missed because he was a friend to everyone. My prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and give you comfort.
Barbara K Maxwell
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 4, 2011 Wanda, my heart goes out to you at this time. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mr Diddle was one of a kind, and he will be missed. Love you!Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Sunday, December 4, 2011 Wanda and family, I am so saddened to learn of Diddle's death. As life long friends and as school mates we have all been more like family. The one thing we can all say is that Diddle was one of a kind. He was so special to us all. We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We pray the Lord will lift you up and give you the peace and comfort that only HE can at this difficult time.Love you all,
Carole
Gene Sullivan
Wilmar, AR Sunday, December 4, 2011 You are in my prayers. Sorry to learn of your loss.