Ronald Gene Young passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by his family who loved him so much.  Ronald was a man of deep faith and believed that when you were absent from this body, you were present with the LORD. 

Ronald was a resident of Turlock for 65 years. After graduating from local schools, he started working for the International Paper Co. in Turlock, devoting 46 years of hard-work to them. 

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Woodrow Young of DeQueen, AR. and Wilma (Evelyn) Young of Turlock. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Wilma and two sons, Mark (Rhonda) Young of Turlock and Brian Young of Denair. He was blessed with four grandchildren: Bret Young, Laruen (Joel) Comfort, Taylor Young and Kimberly Young. He is also survived by his three sisters, Bonnie (Lloyd) Reynolds, Sheryl Reese and Terisa (Mitch) Logsdon. 

The family would like to thank all the wonderful people that helped care for him during his illness. As per Ronald’s request, no services will be held.