Kenneth Gordon Young, age 83, passed from this life on August 28, 2024, in Monroe, Louisiana following a brief illness. Born February 26, 1941, in Newton, Texas to parents Harris and Lois Young, he attended Newton High School, graduating in 1959. Following graduation, he served several years in the USAF.

Ken joined IBM Corporation in 1966, serving in both the Field Engineering and Marketing Divisions before retiring in 1990. He owned, co-owned or partnered in several businesses, including an IBM Business Partner venture, a hotel, a Sears and a Radio Shack store, and numerous rental properties in the north Louisiana area. He was a NASCAR enthusiast, an avid deer hunter and a devoted LSU Tiger fan.

Ken is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Young, of Ruston; children: Cari Sauer (husband John) of Huntsville, AL and Richard Young (wife Barbara) of Ruston; grandchildren: Tommy Carter (wife Katrina) of Ruston, Melissa Holmes of Ruston, Layla Sauer of Ruston, Amie Throneberry (husband Mason) of Nashville, TN, Joey Shaver of Huntsville, AL, and one great grandchild, Tyler Holmes of Ruston.

In addition to his family, numerous friends and companions who mourn his passing include Mary Barnett of Monroe, LA, Blaine Raddon of Salt Lake City, UT, Gabe Hogan of Ruston, and a host of former IBM co-workers and business associates.

Mr. Young is preceded in death by his parents, his younger brother Harold Glyn, Sr., and his daughter, Kathy Fullerton.

A visitation service will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Kilpatrick’s Funeral Home, 209 N. Bonner, in Ruston, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital in Shreveport, LA.

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