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Obituary

“Life is a journey, not a destination. Embrace every moment with love and gratitude.”

Beloved father, grandfather, and brother, Ronald “Ronnie” Blackston Young of Columbia, Maryland, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday evening, January 23, 2025, at 89. Born on January 14, 1936, in Washington, D.C., to the late George Alfred and Virginia Moss Young, Ronnie was known for his quiet strength and dedication to his family. He graduated from the former Armstrong …

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What were Ronald's favorite songs or musical artists?
When he was younger he listened to WGAY, but in his later years it was all Classical…
When he was younger he listened to WGAY, but in his later years it was all Classical Music.
When he was younger he listened to WGAY, but in his later years it was all Classical Music.
What were Ronald's favorite vacation spots?
His travels took him to China, Russia, Italy, Germany, Austria, Japan, the Caribbea…
His travels took him to China, Russia, Italy, Germany, Austria, Japan, the Caribbean, the Vi…
His travels took him to China, Russia, Italy, Germany, Austria, Japan, the Caribbean, the Virgin Islands, and even a …
What were Ronald's favorite tv shows?
Good Times, Sanford and Son, and Judge Judy.
Good Times, Sanford and Son, and Judge Judy.
Good Times, Sanford and Son, and Judge Judy.
What were Ronald's favorite books?
Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man and he loved Homer.
Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man and he loved Homer.
Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man and he loved Homer.

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Born

January 14th, 1936
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Passed away

January 23rd, 2025
Columbia, MD

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Final resting place

National Harmony Memorial Park

7101 Sheriff Road, Hyattsville, MD 20785
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Ronald "Ronnie" Young