Young

Destry Reine Young, the man, the told, the legend. He was loved by many and adored be many more.

Destry, loving son, brother, husband, father and friend passed away at age 54 on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 at his home.

Destry was born on Aug. 20, 1964, in Hamlin.

He attended school in Thorndale and worked as a large equipment operator and for Milam County.

Destry doesn’t want us to remember him as someone who fought a long battle with cancer. He wanted to be known as a man that passed away as a result of being stubborn, not always following doctor’s orders and raising hell for almost five decades.

He enjoyed drinking, guns, 4-wheeling, and hard work. Being around family and friends was always important to him.

He was a kind, good hearted man, always willing to give a helping hand. He was a true hero to many and greatly loved by everyone around the community. He will forever remain in the hearts of so many people.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Destry is survived by his wife, LaDonyia McCoy Young of Thorndale; son, Maverick Young of Thorn-dale; stepdaughter, Stacie Holman of Thorndale; daughter, Joanna Alves and husband David of Oklahoma; father, James Dalton Young of Thorndale; mother, Bobbie Diann Aller Ferguson of Granger; brother, James E. Young of Thorndale; sisters, Michella Crosthwaite and husband Phillip of Taylor and Penny Kruse and husband Kelly of Taylor; grandchildren, Violia Redd, Ocean Alves, Alexis Alves and Kaylah Alves.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.