Hollis "Buddy" W. Young

Hollis “Buddy” Young, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, died on September 26 2019, at the age of 78, but his larger than-life persona and trademark pertinacity will not be forgotten. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eula Albin, who for the past several years was his medical advocate in shining armor- well, actually in yoga pants, but for a romantic spin, we’ll go with the armor. They had one daughter, Trini Shane Rhorer, of Baton Rouge, and one granddaughter Blake Lauren (the apple of his eye). He taught them both to fish, to shoot and respect guns, to select a quality hammer, to love nature, and to just be thankful. He also took great pride in stocking their toolboxes. Buddy had a lifelong affair with hunting, fishing, Community Coffee, smokeless tobacco, boiled peanuts, orange jelly candy slices, dogs, trucks and 4 wheelers. A gifted storyteller, he could share tales of a hunting adventure in a way that made you feel as if you were there. His favorite activity was sipping hot coffee with friends while sharing every detail of the only deer that got away. He took extreme pride in his marksmanship with his 7mm rifle, and his ability to light your mouth on fire with his signature boiled crawfish & crabs! He also loved frying fish (he had a secret recipe), the Saints, his hunting club, taking afternoon naps in his recliner, hanging out at Shorty’s , cold beer, and his loyal four-legged best friends - Panda & Zack- who could be seen riding on the tractor with him during grass cutting season. There wasn’t anything Buddy couldn’t build, repair or re-purpose. And there wasn’t anyone he wouldn’t help. Buddy never cared much about what was in it for him. His was most often heard saying “just take whatever you need”. He would give his shirt to anyone he felt needed it more. He was a good friend. He was a good man. He is loved and will be missed by many! He is preceded in death by his parents Elizabeth and Albin Young; his sister Janice Borne; his niece, Holli Borne; and his mother and father in law Dean & LD Albin. Surviving is his loving wife, Eula; daughter Trini, who inherited his exaggerated story telling abilities; granddaughter Blake, who he fancied as fearless and brilliant; son-in-law Brad Rhorer; brother, Jimmy Young, probably Buddy’s best friend; two sisters, Nell Harper and Judy Crowe, nurturing angels who were caregivers to him in his last days. Lighting up his life were his “adopted daughters”. Crystal Mitchell and Alicia Zell. He was blessed to have Gerry Albin, David L. Albin, Leona & Raymond Rauch in his life as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other beloved friends and relatives who provided joy and fantastic stories along the way. Everyone who remembers Buddy is asked to celebrate his life by doing an unexpected act of kindness for someone. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Richard Murphy Hospice House, Hammond, Louisiana. www.richardmurphyhospice.com/donate There will be a viewing since his wife refuses to honor his request to have him standing in the corner of the room with his keys in his hand and a quote next to him saying “Hurry up! Let’s go so we can get back” so that he would appear natural to visitors. Therefore, relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until the Celebration of Life Service at 3:00 p.m. Bro. Gary Dennis and Bro. David Albin will officiate the service and interment will follow in Old Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Steve Farmer will officiate the Graveside. Condolences and other information can be found online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.

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Hollis "Buddy" W. Young

October 27, 1940 - September 26, 2019