Douglas Young Jr.

Douglas Young Jr. obituary, Gadsden, AL

Douglas Young Jr.

Douglas Young Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home and Cemetery on Jul. 2, 2025.

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Douglas Young Jr. passed away on June 2, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his partner, Donnie Bethel, his father, Douglas Young, Sr, his mom, Cathy Gray, his step mother Christina Young and Cory "Bubba" Gray.
Left to cherish the memory of him is his Aunt Roma Faye Lill, his cousins, Melissa Lill Smith, Alley Smith and Wade Smith, his step dad, Tommy Gray Sr., his sisters Summer Gray (Brandon Boarman), Jessica Gray, Stacey Young, Beckey Johnson, Lora Baker, his brothers, William Keith (Linda Young), Tommy Gray (Shanna Davis), his nieces and nephews, Lyra Young, Brilee Parrish, Chance Parrish, Jayden Ingram, Bryson Boarman, Baylee Johnson, Haley Callaway, Taylor Whitfield and Chloe Cox, his special friends Lori Wade and Diana Grayson Smith.
Douglas was a graduate of Hanceville High School. He worked as a landscaper for most of his life. He absolutely loved working in the yard with plants. He will be deeply missed.
Online condolences may be left to the family at:
ghbfuneralhome.com.
Glencoe Hokes Bluff Funeral Home
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July 9, 2025

Keith young posted to the memorial.

July 9, 2025

Stacey Young posted to the memorial.

July 8, 2025

Summer Gray posted to the memorial.

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Keith young

July 9, 2025

I love and miss you so much my brother,man we were always there for each other always I am lost without you,we all miss you, I have always been proud of you and also proud to call you my brother. You never let me down I love you I'm going to miss you.

Stacey Young

July 9, 2025

Well it's me again.I miss you everyday and I am so thankful for having you in my life good times you never left or doubted me & I thank you... I love you so much & I am sorry... I will always remember....Love you bro... It's your time to rest ..

Summer Gray

July 8, 2025

Doug- My brother, my ride or die, my go to person I could talk to about literally anything at all, we all miss u so much down here, watch over us plz as we will forever keep your memory´s with us. I´m so glad to call u my brother and so thankful and blessed at the times and memories we shared. I will cherish them forever and keep your name alive! Now u can get the rest u always needed! We You!

Stacey Young

July 5, 2025

Rest Peacefully Now My Brother... I Will Miss You & Love You More Everyday....You Will Be Loved & Missed By All...You Were Someone Special. ..Man Why?¿ I Just Don't Understand... Why?¿Thank You For Being My Rock... I'm So Thankful I Had You In My Life ..And I Will Never Forget...Love You Douggie.. Till We Meet Again...

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