Douglas Earl Young Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Douglas Earl Young

Spartanburg, SC: Douglas Earl Young, known to us all as "Dougie Fresh", entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2023. Mr. Young was born on February 23, 1967 to the late Charles and Adder Young.

Doug graduated from Spartanburg High School. He joined the United States National Guard.

Mr. Young was a devoted hardworking man. He worked at International Wire for over twenty years, before leaving to work at FlexQube, Inc.

Doug loved his children and family tremendously. He enjoyed spending time with them, and he was "The Life of the Party." Mr. Young was a die-hard Miami Dolphins, Florida State Seminoles and Los Angeles Lakers Fan. He was also an avid Pitbull lover.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his children, Sharita (Tierone) Gaston, Kada Young, Vania Mackerson and Jerrod McKinney; his grandchildren, Bre'asia McCree, De'Keria Krind, De'niyia Krind, De'melia Krind, Taylor McCree, Maliyah Mackerson, Jaquan McKinney and Jadavion McKinney; his siblings, Barbara Booker, Ernest (Veronica) Young and Padro Young; his special friend, Yolanda Black; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Doug was preceded in death by: his brothers, Charles Young, Jr., Fred Young, Donald Young and Clemeth Young; and a special friend, Kim Shippy.

A Celebration of the Life of Douglas Earl Young will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2256 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC.

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Daddy I'm going to miss you so much I'm going to miss hearing your laughter and the daddy daughter talks daddy I love you and I know your okay with your mom and dad and brothers I'm gonna miss you and I will continue to make you proud!!! Love you sincerely your oldest daughter Sharita

Rest in peace enjoyed working with you thank you for words expressed jokes told and sense of humor as a whole. Thank you for being a father figure for many and thanks for the joy you brought and the love you spread You will truly be missed by everyone. See you on the other side.

Words cannot express the things I want to say I love you and I miss you and I'll see you soon one day Yolanda black

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! DOUG WAS A CLASSMATE OF MINE AND WAS A VERY NICE YOUNG MAN! GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY 🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊🕊🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊🕊🌺🌺 LISA PARHAM COPELAND

R.I.P From Tausha Brewton

Doug was a great person and a better employee! We will miss him a lot. I appreciated his sense of humor and his dedication to Flexqube Inc. He was loved by all here! Todd Nethery

Prayers for Doug Young's family. I worked with Doug for many years and considered him a friend. I will miss him🙏

Rest in peace my big brother Doug, I love you and will miss you little sister Rita.

Douglas was my classmate...I saw him out shopping and we chatted...gonna miss his crazy butt...my condolences to his family..rest easy Doug..Mary Mance.n5pemr6

Praying for the family.
Hazel B Tucker

The Bell family would like to send condolences to the Young family during this difficult time. Doug was a family friend. Overtime we lost touch but will always love you and your family.

My heartfelt prayers go out to Doug's family. I worked with Doug many years and considered him a friend forever. Kenny Greene

So sorry for the family loss praying for the family Cassandra

Douglas was a very nice person. My condolences 💐 and I had the opportunity to work with him at International wire and a good worker. Mary G Rogers 🙏🏾

May the love and mercy of our Lord be bestowed upon you and your family during this unfortunate time. Our most sincere condolences.
Shannon Wade-Mills & family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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