Charles Brigham Young
June 10, 1950 ~ December 30, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 7, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
Charles Brigham “Buster” Young, 60, of Upper Marlboro, MD, and formerly from Bryantown, MD passed away on December 30, 2010 at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD. Born on June 10, 1950 in Washington, DC. He was the son of Mary Evelyn Gross Young of Bryantown, MD and the late Joseph Stanley Young. Mr. Young is also survived by his wife Valerie A. Stewart Young whom he married on June 21, 1975 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. In addition to his mother and wife he is also survived by his brother Phillip Gregory Young of Washington, DC., his niece; Jemia Young of Atlanta, GA, his Aunt; Shirley Stewart and Uncles; Leroy Young, Francis Gross, William Gross, James O. Gross and Thomas Gross as well as sister and brother in-laws; Carmencita Bell, James Louis Stewart, Luchino Stewart and Charlottis Woodley. Mr. Young was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Marlowe Young. He graduated from La Plata High School in 1970 and went on to the Tech program in the Association of Journeymen and graduated in 1984 as a Steamfitter. Mr. Young was a self employed HVAC Technician and owned C.A.C.E. Mechanical for 38 years. He was a member of the Steamfitters Local 602; his hobbies were bowling and watching television. He was a Redskins fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 7, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday January 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating and Deacon James A. Somerville co-officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Glenn Swann, James Turner, Jr., George Jennifer, William Gross, Glenn Turner and John Brown, Sr..
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“Joe was a tue friend for 30 years and he will truly be missed.”
” Worked with Charles for many years, never saw the man get angry. Charles was a true saint upon this earth. Val, may God bless you in this time of sorrow, you and Charles will always be in our prayers.”
“We will miss this gentle man,with a big heart. Thirty plus years we went to Redskins games and Nascar races together,Charlie and Val what great times we had. We will miss him. All our love and prayers are with you Val.”
“Val, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family as you heal from your loss. “
“Valerie, Our families have been close for 45 years. We would like to express our sympathy. Keep the faith and it will carry you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Valerie, Buster was a wonderful man. We were all blessed to know him. Our prayers are with you.”
“Val, I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Buster. Please find some comfort in knowing that he’s with our Heavenly Father and when you look at the stars at night, think of them as porchlights welcoming your loveone home. We will keep you in our prayers.”
“Aunt Valerie, words cannot express the sorrow I feel. Uncle Buster was a gentle giant. He was kind, calm, loving, peaceful and joyful; to me he was the embodiment of love, security and strength. I thank God for the time that he was on this Earth and for the great memories that I have of him and you. Thank you both for being wonderful Godparents, I am truly blessed and honored to have you and I will really miss him. My prayers go out to you and to the entire family; if there is anything that you need, please know that I am here for you. Love you. “
“Val & Family – Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Love you. “
“Val, You and Buster have been true saints here on earth. Both of you have been/are loved by EVERYONE! You both are two of the nicest people that I have ever had the pleasure to know and love. We have had a lot of great times together. My heart goes to you, Mrs. Young, Gregory, Charlottis, Lewis, Chino, and Cita. Your loss is our loss. As much as he loved you, you know he will always be there for you. I love you, Val.”
“Val, Please know that you have my deepest sympathy. If there is anything I can do during this difficult time, please do not hesitate to give me a call. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. “
“So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
” Val,May you find strength in the Lord during this most difficult time, Charles was the only person to help us with anything at any time with that smile and kind heart, also just know that God takes the best for his kingdom. With Love and Sympathy”
“Sorry for you loss Val and his mother Ms. Evelyn.”
“Valerie, We are so sorry for your loss may God Bless You and kept the faith it will help you get through this sad time. May Joe rest in peace.”
“From a member of the La Plata High School Class of 1970: I am so sorry to hear of Buster’s passing. He was a good man. My prayers go out to the family. “
“Dear Val and Family, we didn’t know Buster well, but it was obvious when we saw you together, the love you two shared. May the memories of your time together bring you comfort resting in Our Lord’s gentle hands”
“I am very,very sorry to find out about your loss of Charles. He was a most pleasant personality. I wish to extend mine and Alvin’s most heartfelt sympathy.”
“Val, I know this has been a hard time for you. Buster is at peace with God. He will be missed by us all.”
“Val, we have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Charles (We respectfully called him “Gentle Ben”)for over 20 plus years. I know you and your family will have a very big void to fill, we will also miss him greatly. We ask that you and your family Please accept our prayers and deepest sympathy.”Take care and God Bless”. “
“Val, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. “
“Val, Charles was truly the gentle giant and will be missed dearly. As you heal, look back on all those special memories he gave you and know your in my prayers.”
“Rest in Peace Charles ! Heaven has a new beautiful smile and attitude. LPHS class of 1970 remembers You ! fritz “
” “Charles was one of the very best. If you saw him a smile and a kind word was soon to follow.””
“I was so saddened to hear this news. Charles was a very special member of the Class of 1970. We all looked up to him in more ways than one! I will always remember how soft spoken he was and that he was so genuine, sincere and kind.”
“Valerie, I am so very sorry for your lost Buster was a great man. “
“As a former classmate, I will always remember Charles as being one of the nicest guys in our class. He had a great personality and was a good friend. His family should take comfort in knowing that he had so many friends and was so well liked.”
“Valerie and family, we would like to offer our our deepest sympathy. Buster will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to you and your family. May Buster rest in peace. God only takes the best. “
“Mrs. Young and family, we are so sorry for loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You.(A St. Josephs parisher, second pugh from front on right)”
“Valerie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you will miss Buster. My love and prayers are with you.”