Reginald Jamal Young Obituary (1963 - 2022)

On Monday, October 10, 2022, Reginald unexpectedly went to his eternal rest with the Lord at the age of 59 in Alexandria, Louisiana Reginald was the fourth child born to Willie Alfred Young and Flonetta Johnson in April 1963. He graduated from Bolton High School in 1981 as one of their top basketball players in his junior and senior years. After graduating from Bolton, Reginald enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps, Reginald worked for various construction and customer service companies in Yuma, Arizona and Alexandria, Louisiana. Through the years, Reginald became an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and Boston Celtics. If it were left up to him, television would only include all news and sports channels owned by the Cable News Network (CNN). If he knew you were a sports fan, his conversations started with the traditional pleasantries. Then it would transition to sports and life in general. Reginald never met a stranger. His siblings would sometimes tell him, "You're just like daddy", because he loved talking to people. As a matter of fact, because of this love, he learned and spoke conversational Spanish. In the evenings, he could be found sitting under the carport, listening to music, and drinking his favorite beverage, as he would say, "enjoying outside". Although technology was not his thing, his text messages would be short and end with "Peace", and this is what he is experiencing, the ultimate peace with God. Reginald is preceded in death by his father, Willie Alfred Young. He leaves to cherish his memories: his son, Quincy Jamal Young of Yuma, Arizona, his mother, Flonetta Johnson of Alexandria, Louisiana, his brother William Royce Young of Alexandria, Louisiana, his sisters Karren Ramona Alexander of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Alfreda Gail Jones of Crofton, Maryland, his God brother Ken "Boo" Rubin (Katie) of Arlington, Texas, nephew Sean Jones and niece Crystal Jones of Crofton, Maryland, and a host of caring family and friends in Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Miller & Hill The Funeral Directors. In lieu of a memorial service, and to honor Reginald's giving character, we ask that for all who wish to participate, make a donation in support of a Veteran. Words of Comfort and Condolences may also be offered to the family here on Reginald's tribute page. https://www.vetaffairs.la.gov/how-to-help/