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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