Charles Ray Young

Charles Ray Young, 81, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove. He was one of 3 sons born to Paul and Margaret Young of Clifton City, Missouri.

Charles and Janet were married October 10, 1959 and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this upcoming fall.

Charles was a union carpenter and worked primarily in Kansas City, traveling each day from his home in Pilot Grove. He was especially proud of working on the Royals and Chiefs stadium complexes in Kansas City becoming an avid fan in the process.

He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, barbecuing, and spending time with his family. He had his own language called “Charliespeak” and each grandchild had a special nickname.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and brother Jerry Young.

He is survived by his wife Janet of the home; sons Paul Young and his wife Jean of Blackwater, Greg Young and his wife Lisa of Pilot Grove, Christopher Young and special friend Ashley of Kansas City, Stacy Young and his wife Amy of Pilot Grove; daughters Cindy Williams and her husband David of Pilot Grove, Beverly Oerly and her husband Gary of Columbia; 14 grandchildren, April Young, Amanda Watring (Cole), Kelsey Oerly, Morgan Oerly, Courtney Leonard (Ben), Kacie Reuter (Preston), Trenton Young, Jordan Williams (Klarissa), Alyssa Grissum (Michael), Dustyn Young (Vanessa), Tyler Young, Mason Young, Alex Young, Shelby Young. Ten great-grandchildren, with two on the way; brother Robert Young and his wife Marilyn of Las Vegas, Nevada; and sister-in-law Barbara Young of Salisbury.

Mass of Christian burial for Charles Ray Young will be 10 AM Thursday, June 6, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pilot Grove with burial following in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday evening at the church with a Rosary beginning at 5:30.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.meisenheimerfuneralhome.com.

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