Mark Young Obituary

Mark Young

Mark Young, 71, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, surrounded by his family. Mark was born Jan. 14, 1951, to Paul and Margaret Young.

Mark was a graduate of Findlay High School. Upon graduation, Mark pulled off 17 years in U.S. Army, ending as a SSGT and three years in Navy Reserves. In 2022, Mark retired from truck driving after a 40-year span and more than 1,000,000 miles under his belt.

In 1986, he married Kristine Hixson-Young and together they have four sons, Joshua of Lancaster, Ohio, and Matthew, Zachary (Alysha Deerwester-Hall), and Nicholas Young, all of Findlay; and stepson, Damien (Iesha) Mitchell of Custer, Michigan. Mark was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his two granddaughters, Patiance Young of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and Kennedy Young of Findlay. Any spare time was spent with family members, sharing stories of his sprint car racing days, helping people in need, and enjoying the freedoms he fought so hard for. Mark was also a member of Gateway Church, Findlay.

In addition to his children and grandchildren, Mark is survived by his brother, Roger Young; two cousins, Eric and Cathy Harding; niece, Crystal (Brad) Webb; nephew, Gary (Andi) Stauffer; and mother-in-law, Jean Borkosky.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; aunt, Joan (Ron) Harding; father-in-law, Donald Borkosky; sister-in-law, Theresa Stauffer; and brother-in-law, Raymond Hixson.

Friends and family may visit 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500), with Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad conducting full military rights. Mark will later join his parents at Maple Grove Cemetery during a private burial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.