of North Little Rock, AR
August 20, 1943 - June 1, 2017
Darrell Wade Young, 73 of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, June 1st from natural causes.
Born August 20, 1943 to Elva Fay Harvey Young-Ivy and Austin Wade Young he was one of 10 children. As a student during the 1957 integration crisis of Little Rock Central High School, he was deeply impacted by personally witnessed events resulting in a strong respect for all humanity which endures through his children. Early work life led him to the factories of Michigan until love of home brought him back to his father's appliance repair business. Motivated by love of family and work ethic, his career progressed to propriety of Target Torque Converters, Inc. in North Little Rock. His balance of work and fun is evidenced by many family memories of quick corny jokes, Summer camping and vacation trips across the country as well as his love of ATV adventures with his brother.
Darrell was preceded in death by sisters Elva Gayle, Delores Pinkerton, Patsy Spikes, brother Larry Young.
He is survived by three children Kelly Michelle Driggers, Darren Wade Young and Tony Jay Young; mother of the children and former wife Sandra Wilcox Young Criswell; grandchildren Cody Driggers, Justin Driggers, Alexa Driggers, Savanna Young, Calum Young, Chance Young, Sean Young, Briley Young, Jade Larsen, Jacob Wilson and Caleb Wilson; sisters Joyce Campbell, Jane Sanders, Carol Zorn, Teresa Torres, and brother Terry Young.
Memorial Service will be 2:00 P.M.,Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72116. 501-791-7400. Visitation one hour prior to service. Memorial to be Officiated by nephew Rev. Bryan Torres.
Because of his faith in Jesus Christ, he is now at home with our Creator.
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6 Condolence(s)
Stuart Thomas Family
Sunday, June 4, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers.
Jane Sanders
Sunday, June 4, 2017
I love you and will miss you something terrible. Have fun with Mom, Dad, Sissy, Delores, Patsy and Larry. We will all be together soon.
Betsy Malone
Sunday, June 4, 2017
I am Dr. Mary Richards' sister. Darrell was a pall bearer at my sister's funeral. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you.
Betsy
Teresa Torred
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Darrell, I already miss you, and your unfunny jokes. The way your lips pursed when you were about to tell one of those jokes. I going to miss our family meals, and gatherings.
I will cherish in my heart, and mind the time we went to shotgun dans, and I got to see for myself the unmistakable love of a father for his boys.I am just so sad, and heartbroken knowing you won't be drinking coffee with us at our Christmas gatherings. I wasn't ready to go through this yet again, but it was you the Lord wanted to bring home. I love you big bro. Forever and always, Teresa
Scott & Susan Jones
Saturday, June 3, 2017
We are so sad to hear of your loss. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow and grief.
Kim Brighter
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Grateful...that's the best way I can describe how I feel about Darrell and how he has touched my life in the past 10 years. Once again just like he had done so many times throughout his life he "stepped up" unselfishly to pick up the pieces of this broken heart. A shoulder to lean on, a smart business sense, or a funny story he was there. Whether I needed 'help' with mom then or just to go have lunch last month he was always only a phone call away. Darrell could always make us laugh with stories about his and daddy's shenanigans or the carrot cakes grandma would make just for him. His love, compassion and open arms will be missed by this niece. I love you.