OBITUARY: Ronald Clarence Youngs

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Ronald Clarence Youngs passed away on January 19th, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on September 9th 1927 in Michigan and was raised in Madison, Wi. He graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Army. Upon his return he attended Minneiska College and became an educator. During this time he joined the United States Air Force Reserves and met his first wife Patricia. They later moved to Riverside, Ca and raised 5 children. Ron continued with his career in the Air Force and after 40 years, retired as a Brigadier General with the Order of Sword.

In Ron’s retirement, he spent time traveling and finally settled in Dacatur, Al. Ron’s wife Patty passed away in 2006. He continued his travels solo until he met Brenda in 2008. The two began dating and were soon married. They traveled together and enjoyed life. In 2014, Ron and Brenda moved to Murfreesboro, TN to be closer to family. They continued their travels and journey together.

Ron lived a full life as General, flying missions in to the South Pacific. At 91 years of age, he never lost his ability to bark orders or speak his mind. He was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was an aviator. He was train enthusiast. He was able to find true love not once, but twice.

Ronald Youngs is proceeded in death by his parents, Neil and Mildred Youngs; his wife, Patricia Youngs; and son, Neil George Youngs.

He is survived by his wife Brenda Sue Youngs. His children Grant William (Debbie) Youngs, Kevin John Youngs, Tina (Perry) Youngs, Kent Ronald Youngs. Stepchildren Bobby Dunn, Clifford (Joann) Lewis Dunn, Brian (Martha) Dewayne Dunn; 11 biological Grandchildren (Jacob, Kyle, Tori, Alison, Erin, Renee, Travis, Brandon, Kyerstin, Kieth Micheal, Hayden), 14 step-grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.

A private service will be set at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 223 Rosa L Parks Ave Suite 301, Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 782-7226

Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com. Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation, 820 S Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422