Hugh Bennett Young Jr.

Hugh Bennett Young Jr., 72, of Brazoria passed away July 30, 2014 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Mr. Young was born January 13, 1942 to Hugh Bennett Young Sr. and Emily Katherine Pursley. Mr. Young was a member of the Masonic Lodge #327 & Pipefitters Union #211. He served in the United States Army. He was an avid horseman and rancher. Mr. Young was a member of the Brazoria County Trail Riders Association. An avid outdoorsmen he loved to hunt and fish. Junior loved the outdoors more than anything. He was preceded in death by his parents, double first cousins; Wanda Lee Pursley & Janie Milner, his aunt Lillie Pursley, nephew; Joey Mitchell, his father and mother-in-law, George R. Gatlin & Bobbie Reagan. Mr. Young is survived by his wife Linda Young, his daughter Kelly Cothren (Christopher Brandt); sisters Annie J. White (Jerry) and Betty R. Breazeale. Special sister-in-law Vivian "Missie" Ruffu Herbst (Christopher). Grandchildren Ashlee Ferguson (Wayne), Brianna, Whitney, and Bransen Cothren; Great grandchildren Ady & Grayson Ferguson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a multitude of friends. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Hugh Bennett Young Jr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Friday, August 1st, 2014 6:00pm - 8:00pmService Information Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 11:00am, Palms Funeral Home 2300 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515