Richard Alexander Young Jr, age 77, passed away on 3 Aug 2024 at 3:40am at the
Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio.
He was born on 24 February 1947 in Pago Pago, American Samoa (an island in the
Pacific Ocean 2500 miles S. West of Hawaii) to the late Richard Young Sr. and Pauline
Bartley Young of Nu'uuli, American Samoa.
Richard was a phenomenal husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He is most
known for his hard work ethic, attention-to-detail, taking pride in everything he did, his
caring heart for others and his love, loyalty and dedication to his family.
Richard married Pamela K. Munn on November 22, 1966 in Ohio and moved back to
American Samoa in 1972. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his sons
Richard (Sharman Weeks) Alexander Young III and Christopher (Diane) Scott Young,
siblings Fred (Gayle) Young of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Louisa (Jayson) Borgen of
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kennan (Nyla) Young of Colorado Springs, Colorado,
Jeffrey (Kris) Young of Richmond, Virgina and Peter (Sandra) Young of Nu'uuli,
American Samoa.
Seven grandchildren, Chelsea Young, Alyssa Young, Erik Weeks, Ronnie Young,
Jessica Young, Jordan Young and Nicholas Weeks, ten great-grandchildren and
numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, Richard was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Prange.
Richard, a graduate of Leilehua High School in Hawaii, worked various jobs in his life
but is most known for being the General Manager of multiple propane gas companies in
American Samoa for over 30 years. He is credited for managing the only company
terminal of all the Pacific Island terminals to be in positive cash-flow for multiple years –
a true testament to his unwavering work ethic.
Richard loved the memory of his '65 candy apple red corvette. Because he loved
working in his yard and taking care of his many flowers with his mother, he was
affectionately called Mr. Miyagi. He would laugh hysterically, after having a few
libations, at his own jokes and sing "do be do be do" after every song because he
couldn't sing much of anything else. He loved making other people laugh and he truly
put everyone else first and foremost.
Per Richard's wishes, his ashes will be scattered into the Pacific Ocean and a private
family service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home and
Crematory in West Liberty.