Bobby Young Obituary (1943 - 2010)

Born Sep 07, 1943, Bobby Young attended Highland High School in Albuquerque, NM. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Bobby Young.

Graduation Year	Class of 1961
Date of Birth	Sep 07, 1943
Date of Passing	Nov 11, 2010
About	YOUNG - Robert "Bob" Young, 67, a resident of Albuquerque for more than 60 years, died Thursday, November 11, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and came to New Mexico with his family as a child. He was a devoted Husband, Father of three and Grandfather of four, and served with honor in the U. S. Army, doing a tour in Vietnam. In October of 2009, he retired from Southern Wine & Spirits after more than 30 years, as a salesman. In his free time, he could be found watching sports or out on the golf course, usually wearing shorts so he could work on his tan. He is the proud recipient of a "Hole in One." He signed with the St. Louis Cardinals and played baseball professionally for twelve years. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, A. H. "Pep" and Mable Young and his brother, Don. He is survived by his wife of 381/2 years, Vicki; sons, Cory and wife, Ronda, Travis and wife, Terri, and Dustin and fiancée, Monica; grandchildren Shauna, Zachary, Hayden and Brynn. Per his request, no formal services will be held, and interment will be private. The family suggests a contribution to the charity of your choice in Bob's memory.
Events	He signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1965 for a sizeable bonus but his promising career was interrupted during the Vietnam War. He played 8 seasons, 5 years in AAA ball with the Cardinals, White Sox, Mets, Braves and Cincinatti Reds. Two of his sons graduated from UNM with honors. One played 3 seasons in the minors (3 in AAA) and another 2 seasons in the minor leagues.