Kevin Younge

Kevin E. Younge, 49, of Davenport, IA, died at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Kevin was born on October 25, 1963 in Monmouth, the son of Raymond and Ona Lefler Younge. He is survived by his mother, Ona Younge; his son, Michael Lasley of Galesburg; his daughter, Samantha Lasley of Galesburg; two sisters, Deborah Purchase of Milan and Becky Kemp of Galesburg; three brothers, Richard Younge of Victoria, John Younge of Knoxville, and Randy Younge of Davenport; two grandchildren, Bentley and Jaxson; as well as several nieces and nephews and a dear companion, Tracy Boring of Davenport. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Younge; his sister, Nancy Younge, as well as his grandparents. Kevin served his country in the United States Army from 1981 to 1983 during which time he trained in Fort Knox and Fort Campbell, KY. He specialized as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division, and served in Korea. Kevin had recently been studying at Brown Mackie College Cremation has been accorded, and Watson-Thomas Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be conducted at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Expressions of sympathy may be given to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.