Robert Kemp “Bob” Young , 89, of Charleston, WV, passed away on April 12th, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
Bob attended Morris Harvey College and was employed by Frankenberger’s and Kelley’s Men’s Shop. Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, WVU sports, and singing. Most of all, Bob loved laughing and time with friends and family. Bob was known by many and loved by all. He was strong in his Christian Faith and was a member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dempsey and Irene Young of Elkview.
Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jo Ellen; daughter, Kimberly Thomas (Sam); granddaughter, Ellie Dawn Corns (Samuel); in-laws, Sally Totton (Junior), James Harrison (Debbie), Jack Harrison (Sherry), Jill Pike, and several nieces and nephews.
A service to Honor the Life of Bob will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with Dr. Mervin Smith and Rev. Bart Hodel officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may visit one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to: Southeast Church of the Nazarene, Charleston, WV.
Online condolences and memories of Bob may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.