David M. Young

David M. Young, age 65, of West Liberty, passed away at 12:23 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Champaign County, Ohio on September 3, 1952 to the late Elmer Lewis Young and Mary (Winkhart) Young, who survives in Urbana.

He is survived by his children, Scott Young, Mindy Young, Bradley Young, Brandy Young, Emma Spencer, David Young, and Michelle Young; grandchildren, Taylor, Trevor, Damen, Isaac, and 1 on the way; siblings, Deb (Buck) Wallace, Terry (Ron) Vanest, Mary Vest, Mark (Janet) Young, Kim Young, and Brenda (Eric) Knepper; many nieces and nephews; and his special dog, Petey.

David retired from NEX in 2016. He loved to golf and bowl with his two older sons and spend time with all his grandsons.  David loved to help his older grandchildren with their fair projects and would help set up their pens at the fair. He loved to give everyone at the fair “Hell”.  David grew up on a farm and loved farming.  He would spend time helping Vic Klingelhofer set up at the “Five Points” in DeGraff and anywhere else he was going to cater.  David just had a desire to help everyone and enjoyed spending time with all his family and friends.

Pastor Nate Wilcoxon will officiate a memorial service at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the West Liberty First Church of God, 315 Liberty Street, West Liberty, Ohio 43357. Visitation will be Monday, July 23rd from 2 to 6 p.m. at the church.

The Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in West Liberty assisted the family with arrangements.

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