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Russell Martin Young

October 06, 1965 - August 23, 2023

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Obituary For Russell Martin Young

Russell Martin Young Jr. age 57 of Merritt passed away on August 23, 2023 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City following a motorcycle accident earlier in the week. He was born at Midland on October 6, 1965 to Russell Martin Sr. and Sue J. (Bowman) Young.

He is survived by the Love of His Life His “Queen”, Deanna French. He is also survived by his mother; Sue Thompson of Merritt, sisters; Kimmy (Bob) Bricker of Lake City, Kay (John) Arndt of Merritt, Kathi Young of Three Oaks, and Cindy (Paul) Young-Murawski of Merritt, brother; Bill (Tammy) Thompson of Roscommon, sisters; Sue Thompson of Flint, Linda Thompson of Flint, and Val Thompson of Flint, his beloved dog; Dozer, 11 nieces, 11 nephews, 19 great nieces and nephews and 4 great great-nieces and nephews. He had so many great friends he loved and spent time with, including his bonus sisters; Kim and Crissy, best friends; Tommy, Trent, and Claire,dear friend; Carroll.

Russell had worked at Arrow Homes for 11 plus years as a builder. He loved to build houses and he was a Great Craftsman. Russell’s favorite pass times were stargazing, taking pictures of the moon and sunsets, trail riding in his truck and searching the clouds for whatever they decided to reveal, and most recently enjoying the freedom he felt riding his new Harley. Russell loved and adored his mom; he was her one and only son. P.S. us girls are still going to use your tools.

Russell is now building Golden Mansions in heaven waiting on all of us to come home too.

He was preceded in death by his father; Russell Martin Young Sr., sister; Ellen and grandparents.

Services will be held on September 2, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Merritt-Butterfield Church in Merritt with Pastor Albert Barchue officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the church prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain and thoughts and prayers may be left at www.burkholderfunerals.com

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  • September 01, 2023

    Oh my goodness, where do I start, I don't remember if I told you Thank you for working on the deck, building the ramp for momma. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for being an awesome brother. I miss your smiling face. O how your face lit up when you got your new Harley and you and Deanna went for rides, you were so proud of it. I watched you ride away that day, I never thought it would have been the last time I would see you. I know you are in a better place give dad a big hug from all of us. Love you and miss you. P. S. I'm still going to use your tools.

  • August 29, 2023

    You left without Warning. Gone so fast. Now all we have Are memories Of our past. You are loved by so many. You might not Have known, But in our hearts Is where You have grown. The memories I have throughout The years Will last forever with Laughter and tears. I will miss you Oh so much. So will all The lives that You have Touched. I can't say goodbye. I can't accept Your death. You will live in my heart Forever Until my last breath.

  • August 29, 2023

    Uncle Marty, I have so many great memories of you. One of the best ones is you teaching my daughter, Arabelle, your great niece, how to use a measuring tape and you paid her too. She adored you and you adored her. I think you two were connected through Grandpa Russ some how. You were always there for me when I needed it. If I ever got in to trouble or just needed a shoulder to cry on, I could always count on you to be there. You are the best uncle anyone could ever want and need. I hope you and grandpa are catching up and waiting to show me around and show me everything you've built up there. I love you and miss you so much! Arabelle loves and misses you too!

  • August 29, 2023

    Marty I know we didn't see one another very much but when we did we sure had a good time. I'm so glad we all went to the Kid Rock concert. You will forever be in my heart and greatly missed. Till we meet again. Love Danielle Young

  • August 29, 2023

    Watching your facial expression when I told you, "You forgot to pay for your gas." While standing in the gas-station was priceless. Unfortunately thats the last facial expression I'll get to see, because the following day you were gone. I don't think you realized how many souls you touched in a positive way, but we as a family do realize it. You're forever loved and missed uncle Marty. We love you, and I love you.

  • August 29, 2023

    Uncle Marty, I'm so glad I got to spend some time with you the Wednesday before you passed, you were so excited to show me your new motorcycle! We laughed, a lot that evening! Give grandpa Russ a big hug for me!! Miss ya uncle!

  • August 28, 2023

    Little Big Brother. Missing you so darn much. Yesterday we were little kids, and now your gone. I want one more phone call, one more little big brother hug, one more I love you little big brother. Rest easy Little Big Brother. You will forever be in my heart. Until we meet again, I will see you on the other side.

  • August 27, 2023

    Marty I'm so glad we went fishing that day and you caught the biggest fish of your life brother. I'm gonna miss you love you Paul

  • August 27, 2023

    Marty I'm so glad we took our fishing trip that day and you got to catch the biggest fish of your life brother. I miss you

  • August 27, 2023

    Marty I will never forget our fishing trip and that you caught the biggest fish of your life. I'll hold that memory close to my heart. I miss you brother Love Paul

  • August 27, 2023

    So so so many awesome memories racing thru my mind about my big brother, we had so much fun just me and you back at dads building forts wading thru the ditches climbing that damn pine tree that about killed you. You never weren't there for me. I knew how much you loved me and I know you knew how much I loved you. Thank you Marty for being such an amazing big brother I miss you beyond comprehension. I know when it's my time and I cross over your hand will be the one that I grabbed.....

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