Roger Allen Young, 76, of Sutton, WV; (formerly of Little Birch, WV;) departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at his son’s home in Sutton, WV; following an extended illness and one heck of a life lived.
He was born June 16, 1950 in Sutton, son of the late Victor and Laura (Gross) Young.
Roger was a carpenter in the construction industry for many years and was a member of The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) Local 639 in Akron, Ohio. In his spare time, Roger enjoyed walking, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding ATV’s and SxS, and spending time with family and friends.
Surviving are 6 children, Jason Young (Sherry) of Akron, OH; Reggie Young of Lincoln County, WV; Aaron Young (Andrea) of Columbus, OH; Eric Young (Aubrey) of Columbus, OH; Kenny Young (Kayla Pritt) of Sutton, WV; and Victor Young of Pittsburgh, PA; and siblings, Barbara” Jeanie” Young of Akron, OH; Mike Young of Seville, OH; Johnny Barnett of Akron, OH; and Laura “Deedee” Barnett also of Akron, and his wife Lisa Marie Young of Columbus, OH..
Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other wonderful family and friends.
Along with his parents (Victor and Laura), Roger is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Bethany Young and 3 siblings, Sharon Young, David Young and James Barnett.
Roger’s request for cremation has been honored and a private celebration of his life will be conducted at a later date.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., is honored to assist the family of Roger Allen Young with cremation arrangements.
