Robert Conley Young, aged 69, of Manchester, KY, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. Born December 6, 1956, in Manchester, he was the son of the late Conley and Lucy Young.
Robert is survived by his wife, Shawn Allen Young, and two children: his son, Robert "Robbie" Young, Jr. of Manchester, and his daughter, Katelynn (Skyler) Roach of Manchester. He was the grandfather to Trenton (Madison), Macey, Emma, and Ryleigh. Macey and Emma's mother, Ashley, also mourns his passing.
He is also survived by siblings: John Wayne (Debbie) Landrum of Manchester, Anthony Phil (Teresa) Young of Manchester, Wanda Lavonne Anderson of Manchester, Charles Michael (Kay) Young of Manchester, and Flora Ruth Young of London. Robert will be fondly remembered by family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Conley and Lucy Young; his child, Charles Anthony "Nickie" Young; and other loved ones.
A service honoring Robert's life will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Britton Funeral Home, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Polly Marcum Cemetery in Big Creek.
