Robert Leonard Young,

Robert Leonard Young, Jr. January 9, 1961-March 29, 2011 Lynn was born in Dallas on January 9, 1961 and went peacefully home to the loving arms of His Father on March 29, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Ticoy and his 3 loving children, Adam, Zane and Paige. Lynn is also survived by his parents, Robert and Nelda Young, Sister Sarah and husband George Parrish and children Christina and Nathan. Sister in law Christine Young and daughter Hannah. Brother in laws James Cantrell and wife Daun, Bruce Cantrell, John Cantrell and wife Pearl and children Leia Jo, Malia and Jack. Father in law Roy Cantrell. Special Uncle Ben Cantrell. Lynn is also survived by many loving uncles, aunts, cousins and dear friends. Lynn was preceded in death by his younger brother Carey, paternal grandparents L.M. and Aline Young, maternal grandparents, Albert and Christine Kimbrough, Mother in law Kathi Cantrell and Special Aunt Pat Cantrell. Lynn moved to Forney when he was 6 years old. He attended Forney schools and was a proud member of the Class of 1979. He worked for Minyard Food Stores from 1977 until 1986 when he purchased a Pepperidge Farm route. Lynn sold his route in 1995 and was a stay at home dad until 1999 when Paige started kindergarten. He was employed at Hancock Vending in Forney until his diagnosis with brain cancer in November, 2009. Lynn loved living in Forney and was an active member of the community. He worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the schools and parks in Forney places that our children could thrive. He was a loving coach to many boys and girls over the years through FYA soccer and baseball and cherished every child he coached. His legacy will live on in his own children and all those he worked with and influenced over the years here in Forney. Lynn fought a valiant fight for the last 16 months with brain cancer. Through it all he kept his same sweet spirit and his sense of humor. Our family made the best of his situation and will cherish the time we had to enjoy Texas Ranger Baseball, Dallas Mavericks and his beloved NASCAR races. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Lynns honor to: HLS Charities C/O Gary Evans 2723 Logan Street Dallas, TX 75215 HLS Charities helps families that are in the midst of battling cancer. Their website is hlscharities.com Also, Lynn wasnt a suit and tie person so please feel free to leave them hanging in your closet Thursday and Friday!