Services for Tommy Young, 82, of Post were held, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Kenley and Rev Keith Garner officiating. Masonic graveside rites were held under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home.
Tommy died on Sept. 3, 2022, in Lubbock. He was born on February 17, 1940, in Post to Alvin and Mary Gale (Baker) Young. He graduated from Post High School and attended West Texas State University. Tommy married Ruth Ann Long on January 29, 1960, in Post. He was a member of the Post Masonic Lodge and the First Baptist Church. He farmed and ranched in Garza County for many years. Tommy also served as Precinct 3 County Commissioner for several terms.
Survivors include his wife: Ruth Ann Young of Post, two sons: Jay Young of Post and Ken (DeAnn) Young of Post, one daughter: D’Lynn (Jayson) Barnhart of Flower Mound, six grandchildren: J D Young of Post, Emma Barnhart of Flower Mound, Jack Barnhart of Flower Mound, Drew Barnhart of Flower Mound, Audra (Cisco) Cavasos of Slaton and Nick Bryant of Post and one great-grandchild: Harlynn Cavasos of Slaton.