Theron "T.K." Kenneth Young

1930 ∼ 2021

Theron "T.K" Kenneth Young, 91, of Groves, Texas passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur, Texas.

"T.K" was born on July 19, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Robert Young and Angie Aucoin Young. He was a lifelong area resident and member of Groves First United Methodist Church.

"T.K." retired from Gulf Oil as an electrician after 35 years of service. He was a member of the IBEW and Groves Masonic Lodge #1315.

Survivors include his wife of 71 years Loretta Young of Groves; daughters, Brenda Young of Groves, and Karin Ladewig and husband Larry of Fredericksburg; son, Dr. Roger Young of Beaumont; and grandchildren, Lindsay Kramer and husband Dr. Robert Kramer, and Rachel Barnes Elizondo and husband Juan, Robbie Barnes and wife Lori, Kristopher Barnes and wife Shannon; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Melissa Young; brothers, Robert Young and Preston Young; sisters, Helen Rich, and Fannie Young.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Groves. Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. George Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: Groves First United Methodist Church, 6501 Washington, Groves, Texas 77619.

Condolences

Anonymous September 26, 2021
Roger and family, so sorry to hear about yall's dad. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help. Memories are the legacy of love. Becky Barrows Spreen
Anonymous September 23, 2021
So sorry for your loss. May his soul rest in peace. Prayers for comfort.
Anonymous September 22, 2021
I will always be thankful to God for having grown up next door to TK and Loretta Young. Their influence in my life is beyond measure. Thank you for all of the camping trips, visits to St. Augustine, and overnight slumber parties at your home. You are loved beyond measure. Lynette Simonak Cooper
Anonymous September 22, 2021
My dad Robert B. Young, Jr. and myself Kent Young helping build the house in Groves, Texas for my Uncle Kenneth and aunt Loretta and Roger, Brenda and Karen.