Raymond Derek Young
Obituary
Raymond Derek Young was born to Mary Alice Triplett and Raymond ”Ray” Young in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 4, 1961.
He was the oldest out of the three brothers Byron Young and Kevin Young.
Raymond well known to his family and friends as Derek “Heavy” graduated from Des Moines Technical High school and shortly after found his way to Washington where he grew and created a family of his own. Derek’s career path led him to driving Buses for King County Metro and playing on their softball team and cooking his great ole holiday dinners for the metro staff parties, later down his journey he got into the construction trade building low-income apartment homes for his community and ended his career path retiring from Dairy Gold.
Derek had a passion for taking care of his family his wife (Patricia Peoples-Young) before she passed, His three daughters Shaneeka Opulencia (Joey Woodsum) Natasha Young-Nash (Jose Nash Jr) and Deonna Young (Kevin Jimerson Jr), step son Tyree Williamson, grandchildren (Nadavia tolbert, Nevaeh Tolbert, Kalea Opulencia-Dubek, Donovin Opulencia-Rogers, Umari Nash, Travaeh Young, AnnaVey Opulencia-Woodsum, King Thomas and his great grandchildren, MacTae Harper and Ellianna Opulencia-Keller .
Derek had the heart of Gold and looked out for everyone he crossed paths with rather family, friends, neighbors, even strangers.
Derek will always be remembered for his big heart, positive attitude, and always telling us stay ready so you don’t have to get ready with that great big smile.
Derek loved spending quality time around family and friends watching the football and basketball games and making everlasting memories.
To many he was a great friend, to his daughters and grandchildren he was our rock.
Derek was proceeded in death by wife Patricia Peoples-Young, Mother Mary Alice Triplett, Father Raymond Young, as well as aunts and uncles. Derek is survived by his two brothers, three daughters, step son, grandchildren, great grandchildren and host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Heavy you will be truly missed and always loved by me my riend 💔
Rest forever in Heaven King 👑
Neenie
Pamela Green
Much love and condolences to my granddaughter family at this time . May God bring you strength and peace. Love you all
Raymond, was a great friend, family man & to me a brother. Back in high school we were the best of friends. Everyone would say, “you to are joined at the hip” where ever I was, there would be a 99% chance, you would see Raymond and where ever Ray was, there would be me. My brother also had a magical sense of humor too, he could take any situation and find some sort of sense of humor to make you laugh or feel at ease. He definitely will be missed. RIP my brother!
I understand that you have received your wings. Now it’s time for you to reach your spirt to the sky. RIHMF
Heavy You’re Forever My Brother, Rest On & I LOVE YOU ❤️
Gina Thomas
Renee Harper
Denise Aaron (Nisey)
U WILL ALWAYS HAVE A BIG PLACE N MY HEART!! REST EASY!! GOD BLESS THE FAMILY!!
💙 LIL LOC
R.I.P. Heavy Gone but not forgotten you will always be in our thoughts and memories. Love ya Monica,Marlon &Mom
To the family, I send you my condolences for the passing of your father, Ray.
I met Ray when I performed his wedding to his late wife, Patti. It was a beautiful day filled with family and friends. When Patti walked out of the room; I thought Ray would melt right into the carpet – they were so in love with each other. Little did I know that I would be called back to funeralize Patti – which was her wish. Ray and Patti were a part of our ministry before Patti’s passing, we loved them both.
When I saw Ray, he always had a smile on his face; even during difficult times. I once walked into the hospital to see him and he was so happy it almost made me wonder, “Dude what are you doing in here!” Thank you, family, for sharing such an awesome man with us, Ray will not be forgotten!