Richard Young

Richard Young was born December 17, 1950, in Knoxville TN. He passed away at his residence on June 26, 2025.

He was preceded in death by: mother Mattie Young, biological mother Adell Lowery, Father Bob Young, Sisters: Quintella Lowery, Dorothy Lowery, Rose Lowery, Brothers: James Lowery, Fred Lowery, Odell Lowery, and Walter Lowery Sr., Granddaughter Ashley Spears, Great Grandson Cailen West.

He is survived by: Daughters Myria Young and April (Man’a) Young, Sons Adrian Young, Stepson Aryiane Carrington (Haley Carrington), also host of other stepchildren. 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren

Sisters Patricia Lowery, Marla Higginbotham (Donnie Higginbotham); other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 12-1:00 p.m. with the Celebration of life service at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 2460 Parkview Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 where Rev. Myron D. Hill is Pastor and Rev. James Owens, Eulogist.

The final resting place will immediately follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. A dove release will conclude in his honor.

Arrangements are under the loving care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com