Edward Eugene Young, Jr., 74, of Leavenworth, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born March 3, 1947, in Shawnee, Okla., the son of Edward Eugene and Pauline (Vasquez) Young.
He graduated from Leavenworth High School class of 1965.
Edward is survived by three children, Ty (Sydney) Young and Kiley Young both of Leavenworth, Kan., and Colby Young of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Francis Stevens of Shawnee, Okla.; and five grandchildren, Cassandra, Caullin, Caden and Camden Thompson and Kendry Young.
He enjoyed golfing and playing video poker. He was a food connoisseur. Edward loved his grandbabies and getting to spend time with his family.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., with Military Honors presented at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Mo., 64145.