Mark Douglas Young

January 16, 1959 - August 25, 2019

Mark Douglas Young, age 60, of Gloucester went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Mark proudly served in the US Navy for six years and then worked for Ampro Shipyard and McLean Contracting as a welder. He loved music, fishing, and spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a kind and generous man that loved to help others. Mark is preceded in death by his father, Robert ‘Bob’ Young, and granddaughter, Brianna Sulc. He is survived by the love of his life, Sue Young, his daughter, Rev. Kristie (Johnny) Askew, son, Kenneth (Larissa) Young, grandchildren, Joshua Sulc, April Young, Eliana Fountain, Madison and Alexandra Trevilian, mother, Betty Jo Figgins, two brothers, Donald (Lucy) Young, James Young, as well as numerous extended family and friends. A funeral service officiated by the Reverend Kristie Askew, Reverend Tom Ligon, and Reverend Ann Tang will be held 10:00 am, Friday, August 30, 2019 in Salem United Methodist Church, 11408 Salem Church Rd, Gloucester. The family will receive friend from 9:00 am until 10:00 before the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In memory of our loved one, memorial contributions may be made to the GUEST Shelter, where Mark enjoyed volunteering, PO Box 1544 Gloucester VA 23061.