Edward “Ed” E. Young, 74, of Coffeyville passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on June 25, 1948, in Larned, Kansas to Charles and Norma (Bishop) Young. When Ed was young the family moved to Harrisonville, Missouri where he grew up and attended school. In 1964, they moved to Coffeyville where Ed completed his education graduating from Field Kindley High School.
Ed was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the U.S. Army from June 13, 1969, to September 6, 1975. After receiving his honorable discharge, he returned to Coffeyville and worked as an electrician.
He married Anna Neal; she preceded him in death in 2015.
Survivors include his children John Emery, James Young, Angela Hollowell and husband Johnny, and Karrie Stansbury, stepchildren Ian Neal and Krystal Neal, sister Sharon Allen and husband John, brothers-in-law, Stuart Neal and wife Donna, Noah Neal and Lynn Neal, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Young, his mother and step-father Norma and Robert W. “Bill” Gentry, his wife Anna Young, brother Larry Young and two granddaughters.
A graveside memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Veterans Memorial Patio in Fairview Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #1022 and American Legion Post #20. Inurnment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park.
Family and friends are welcome to join Ed’s family at Cedar Bluff School following the service.
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David W. Barnes Funeral of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.
