Obituary

Robert bartley young of st. Albans passed away april 29, 2018. He was born to the late squire and chessie shawver young in 1926 in florida. He grew up in dunbar, wv, and graduated from dunbar high school in 1943. While there he played saxophone in the band and was chosen all state in basketball. He joined the army during world war ii and was the recipient of a bronze star and a purple heart.  after the war he graduated from marshall university with a b.S.  in math and teaching.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his second wife, gaile clarkson, and his brother, paul.

He is survived by his wife, arlene; brother bill; daughter myra goble (melvin); stepsons david funderburk (rebecca) and john bonham (tammy); grandsons bart davis (erin) and greg davis (melanie); great grandchildren wyatt, owen and claire davis; step grandchildren sarah turley (chris), rachel and jared bonham; step great grandchildren lily and jack turley.

He retired from union carbide and honeywell. Bob loved traveling, especially out west with his beloved wife. His other love was computers. All who knew bob loved him; his soft spoken way, his sense of humor, his generosity and his love of family.

At his request bob will be cremated. There will be no service. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

You may send condolences to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com

barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.