Roger Lynn Young's Obituary
Roger Young, age 66, of Lewes, DE lost his courageous battle with cancer on September 24, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 15, 1947 in Lewes, DE, son of Betty Jane Soots of Lewes, DE.
Roger was raised in the Kings Highway area of Lewes where he played ball in the fields by his home before the Theo C. Freeman Highway was constructed. A 1965 graduate of Lewes High School, Roger excelled in sports, most especially basketball and baseball. Shortly after graduation he proudly served his country, enlisting in the US Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, Roger enjoyed time spent in the state of Nebraska, carrying many fond memories with him.
Roger was a talented musician who played guitar and provided vocals for The Castaways. He was a self-taught artist, excelling in pen and ink, watercolor sketches and portraits. Roger's portfolio consisted of numerous sketches of both historic and present day local scenes. He was also a published author of both his poetry and sketches. In addition to his works of art in watercolor and sketching, he beautified the Eastern Shore painting homes and businesses for the last 30+ years.
Roger is survived by his mother, Betty Jane Soots of Lewes, DE; a sister Peggy Shockley of Rehoboth Beach, DE; three brothers: Randy Soots and his wife Linda of Lewes, DE; Rusty Soots and his wife Diane of Rehoboth Beach, DE; Reagan Soots and his wife Olga of Jacksonville, FL as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 11 AM at Lewes Presbyterian Church, 133 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 where friends may visit beginning at 10AM. Interment will follow services in the Lewes Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions in his name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or Tunnell Cancer Center, 18947 John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Please sign Roger's online guestbook at this site.
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