More detail on this person: Ronald F Young Jr, 66 Ronald F. Young, Jr. Billings Gazette, The (MT) - Monday, August 22, 2011 GAHANNA, Ohio - Ronald F. Young, Jr. U.S. Army CWO4 (ret.), age 66, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. He was born in Miles City, Mont., on Jan. 1, 1945, to the late Mary Louise (Crews) and Ronald F. Young, Sr. Ronald graduated from Billings West High in 1963 and enlisted in the Army in 1964. After serving one tour in Vietnam as an Enlisted Member, he was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer after completing flight school in 1970 and served his second tour in Vietnam as a Helicopter Pilot. Later, in his Army Career, he also attended Fixed Wing flight school, enabling him to set the stage for his second career as a Commercial Pilot. During his time in service, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, two Purple Hearts for Wounds Received in Action, over 30 Air Medals; several with Valor, and many other Medals and Achievements too numerous to list. Though the demands of the Service and family at home were large, it did not deter this great man from pursuing what he encouraged his own children to obtain; a college education. Ronald received a BA of Professional Aeronautics, Area of Concentration: Flight Technology and an AA in Science in Aeronautical Studies in 1982. After 23 years of brave and dedicated service to his country, he retired in 1987. Upon retirement from the Army, Ronald worked as a commercial pilot for two separate Corporations before he began his second career, which he loved greatly, with World Airways. He proudly served with what he called his "World Family" until his untimely death. Words have never been created to fully express the love his children, extended family and friends have for this man. He had a few loves in life; his wife Barbara, his three children, the Military, his family and friends, anything that he could pilot through the sky, Golf, and his beautifully and meticulously maintained Harley Davidson "Screaming Eagle" Ultra Classic. Daddio, we ache for our loss of your laughter, your advice, your hugs and smiles, your mere presence, but please know that we take comfort that you and Mom are together again. In addition to Ronald's parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Young who passed away in 2007; brother, Dennis Young; grandmother, Belva Lorainne Nichols; his Uncle Ralph and Aunt Mary Elizabeth "Bets" Young; and cherished grandfather, Dell Young. Survivors include his children, Denise (Jeffrey) Ross, Melanie (Chris) Dickerson, and Justin Young; grandchildren, Ryan and Eryck Otto; siblings, Mike (Sharon) Young of Billings, Terry (Rosemary) Young of Billings, and Karen (John) Lorenz of Helena, Mont.; nieces Kimberly (Robert) Lane, Caroline (Jason) Lonski, Shaylin Young, Kirsten Young; nephews Zane Young, Evan Young; great-nieces Hanna and Lauren Lane; great-nephews Atticus and Hugo Lonski; and too many close friends to list. He loved every one of them so completely. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL 1051 E. Johnstown RD. (at Beecher RD.) Gahanna. Celebrant Andrew Hoover officiating. A reception will follow the service at 7:30 p.m. More information will be available at the funeral home the day of the service. A separate service will follow in Billings, in September.
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