John A. Young
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John A. Young, 87, of Raytown, MO, died Sunday, Oct 22nd surrounded by family. John was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 20, 1930, the middle son of John and Lena Young. A veteran of the US Air Force, John served during the Korean conflict. Following his military service, he was employed with IBM as a Field Engineer where he worked on mainframe computers. John married Mary Joann Laughlin in 1957. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, his brother, Dr. Thomas Young (Mary) and seven children, David (Karen), Sharon, Mary Dianne Ratliff (Roy), Tricia Lees (Greg), Terry Holliger (Bob), John (Mary Pat) and Nancy. John has six grandchildren, Mary Nicole, John Christopher, Courtney, Eric, Erin, and Noah and 2 great-grandchildren, John Aiden and Quinn, as well as many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert. Following John’s retirement, he went back to school to learn many crafts, including his second career as a clocksmith. For many years, he was the man to go to for clock repair in the Kansas City area. John owned a map vending service in the 1970’s and enjoyed traveling by car on the backroads of America. John also enjoyed woodworking, was a certified locksmith, a trained auctioneer, and small engine repairman. He was a collector of many things, was full of knowledge on a number of subjects, and was loved by all. Funeral services for John will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Oct 27 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown MO 64133, with burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-7 pm on Thursday, Oct. 26 at Heartland Burial with a small “celebration of life” ceremony at 7:00 pm. Because of his love of animals, particularly cats, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations are made in John’s name to KC Pet Project, 4400 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO.
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I’m so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. You are lucky to have him in your life.
He must have been a wonderful man to produce such a loving family. He and your mother have given all of their children an example of what a loving couple are.
I am so sorry for your loss.
John was a man with humor, kindness, knowledge and a love of family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about this loss.
I pray God’s peace for the Young family during this time and the days to come.
He was a good man and a great clock smith.
May your many wonderful memories of such a loving father bring comfort and peace.
So sorry to hear of your family’s loss . My prayers for you Joanne, and all who loved him.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man and an inspiration to me.
Praying for peace over you and the family. So sorry to hear it.
John was a great guy and our friend(both Ralphie and me).
Do going to miss our chats. I made him laugh on several occasions, making my day special!
I have more stiff to share so we will meet again
God bless your family!
A great man & a wonderful father.
Nancy, sorry for you and your families loss. Never met your Dad, but if you are anything like him. Then he was a good one.
Teresa, so sorry for the loss of your father. I know he will be missed by friends and family, especially during this upcoming holiday time. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers! Let me know if you need anything!
My first mentor with IBM. An incredibly patient, knowledgeable man who could see the humor in everything. Nothing but good memories.