Mr. Kenneth Wayne Young, Jr., 36, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his residence in Albany, Georgia.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the 1st Bethesda Baptist Church, 7108 Newton Road, Albany, Georgia 31721.

Interment will follow in the Floral Memory Gardens, 120 Old Pretoria Road, Albany, Georgia 31701.

Kenneth Wayne Young, Jr. was born in Albany, Georgia to Nikita Ann Thomas and Kenneth Wayne Young, Sr. on July 31, 1988. Kenny, also affectionately known as “Mookie” entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2025.

As a young child, and even into his adulthood, Kenny was always respectful, caring, kind, loving and giving and always kept a beautiful smile on his face. Kenny knew the Lord and acknowledged him as his Lord and Savior at an early age.

Kenny received his formal education through the Dougherty County School System. After graduation, Kenny entered into the work field and excelled in the areas of construction, warehousing and craftsmanship.

Kenny was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mr. Lester Young, Sr. and his beloved brother, Denzel Kennorris Young.

Kenny leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved mother, Nikita Ann Thomas-Smith (Stevie) his father, Kenneth Wayne Young, Sr.(Valerie) brother, Kanye Omari Smith, sister, Joanne Cheetham, grandmothers, Rosetta Thomas and Doris L. Young, grandfather, Howard Dixon, a special and devoted friend, Linda Meyers and his adorable fur baby, Jasmine Young and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Kenny was loved and adored by his God parents Nathaniel (deceased) and Joan Dickerson.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.