Robert Kemp “Bob” Young
Robert Kemp “Bob” Young , 89, of Charleston, WV, passed away on April 12th, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
Bob attended Morris Harvey College and was employed by Frankenberger’s and Kelley’s Men’s Shop. Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, WVU sports, and singing. Most of all, Bob loved laughing and time with friends and family. Bob was known by many and loved by all. He was strong in his Christian Faith and was a member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dempsey and Irene Young of Elkview.
Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jo Ellen; daughter, Kimberly Thomas (Sam); granddaughter, Ellie Dawn Corns (Samuel); in-laws, Sally Totton (Junior), James Harrison (Debbie), Jack Harrison (Sherry), Jill Pike, and several nieces and nephews.
A service to Honor the Life of Bob will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with Dr. Mervin Smith and Rev. Bart Hodel officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may visit one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to: Southeast Church of the Nazarene, Charleston, WV.
Online condolences and memories of Bob may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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My husband, Doug Hudson has dementia and for the past several days has been talking about Bob. He knew him years ago and they would hunt and fish with Jim Moore, Jerry Scott and I can’t remember all of them. He remembered Bob as a happy, laughing, singing man. He thought the world of him.
Dear Jo Ellen and Kim: Frank, Richard and I are deeply saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. He was such a kind man, always smiling and always something nice to share. We have many fond remembrances of you both when we were neighbors many years ago in Charleston. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time. Sending our love and deepest condolences to all. Mamie, Frank and Richard Ghadimi
May God’s comfort and perfect peace be with you in the difficult days ahead as you mourn your beloved husband and father’s passing. With our deepest condolences.
Dear beautiful and sweet Jo Ellen:
I’m so sorry to read the obituary of your precious husband this morning. Bob was such a wonderful soul and so friendly and full of laughter. I know your heart is broken and I feel your pain. May our heavenly father give you and your family, peace, and comfort during this difficult time.
Love, Judy
JoEllen and Kimmie – I was sorry to read about the loss of your husband/father. This is one of the hardest things to get through. May the peace and love of Jesus be with you.
Bobbi James (Claudia’s niece)
Dear JoEllen & Family, please know you have been in my thoughts & prayers for a long time regarding Bob’s care & the tremendous way you loved & cared for him. Thankful for God’s promise that Bob is now in the presence of his Lord & Savior, healed & whole, and we’ll be joined with him there one day. Bless you & the family with peace & comfort. With my sincerest & deepest Sympathy, Carolyn (Jill’s sister-in-law)
So sorry to just now hear about Bobby. My dad thought the world of him. He spoke of him all the time and always visited Bobby when we were back in West Virginia. My dad and Bobby can share many stories together in heaven now. I have fond memories of talking with Bobby when I was at Irene’s house to visit. My sincere condolences go out to all of Bobby’s family.