Leo Edward Young was the 2nd son & a twin - born to Woodrow Ferguson "Mutt" Young (1916-1975) & Augustina "Christina" Helen (Bennett) Young (1916-1978) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas on May 24, 1956. Leo's twin brother is William Frances "Bill" Young. Other members of his family include one older brother, Robert Louis Young (1947), and two sisters, Valerie Rose (Young) Kelton (1951) and Janice Marie Young (1958-2010; FAG Memorial 56823970); two nephews: Robert Andrew Young (1977) and Jason Michael Kelton (1977); one great nephew: Nicholas Young and one great niece - Breanna Michelle Kelton (2000).
Leo was a gifted and talented Artist all of his life, having attended Port Houston Elementary School and later, San Jacinto High School for the Performing Arts in the 70's. He loved pencil and pastel artwork, with several pieces of artwork on display at two Ditzsinger Foundation Galleries in Houston. In particular, a piece of Leo's artwork was purchased by the State of Texas in 1996 and presented as a gift to singer and actress Bette Midler on her visit to Houston benefiting AIDS patients. Later in life, Leo progressed to floral design, culinary arts, and horticulture. He was a professional florist most of his adult years working for Brookhollow Florist most of that time. He became well-known in the floral industry in Houston in particular for his floral arrangements for Michael Bernstein's musical production of "Ragtime" at Jones Hall in September, 1999. Leo loved to read and he loved music. He enjoyed cooking & decorating for parties and he thoroughly loved Christmas, having worked part-time as "Santa" for many years at Foley's in Downtown Houston. Leo was self-taught in many areas - he could play the piano by "ear", spoke conversational Spanish and loved to sing; Leo was ambidextrous, being mainly left handed, but also learned to write with his right hand. He was also able to write backwards with either hand at the same time, i.e., writing out a sentence with his left hand, while write it backwards with his right hand.
Leo will best be remembered for his endless positive outlook on life and his unfailing love for God - he never met a stranger and had a kind heart for everyone. Even through adversity and poor health due to lymphoma cancer and AIDS, Leo remained faithful to Jesus and loved the Lord in earnest ALL of his life. Leo attended Behring United Methodist Church when he lived in the Montrose area and later attended Church of the Redeemer when he lived in Harrisburg/Navigation area of Houston.
Leo died at Ben Taub General Hospital on November 19, 2003. Leo's funeral services were held with a Celebration of his Eternal Life in Christ Jesus on November 22, 2003, at the Church of the Redeemer, 4411 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77023. Leo had his shortcomings - but his greatest strength was in his constant and steadfast Love for God. Leo was my dearest brother. Valerie R. Kelton, May, TX
Leo was a gifted and talented Artist all of his life, having attended Port Houston Elementary School and later, San Jacinto High School for the Performing Arts in the 70's. He loved pencil and pastel artwork, with several pieces of artwork on display at two Ditzsinger Foundation Galleries in Houston. In particular, a piece of Leo's artwork was purchased by the State of Texas in 1996 and presented as a gift to singer and actress Bette Midler on her visit to Houston benefiting AIDS patients. Later in life, Leo progressed to floral design, culinary arts, and horticulture. He was a professional florist most of his adult years working for Brookhollow Florist most of that time. He became well-known in the floral industry in Houston in particular for his floral arrangements for Michael Bernstein's musical production of "Ragtime" at Jones Hall in September, 1999. Leo loved to read and he loved music. He enjoyed cooking & decorating for parties and he thoroughly loved Christmas, having worked part-time as "Santa" for many years at Foley's in Downtown Houston. Leo was self-taught in many areas - he could play the piano by "ear", spoke conversational Spanish and loved to sing; Leo was ambidextrous, being mainly left handed, but also learned to write with his right hand. He was also able to write backwards with either hand at the same time, i.e., writing out a sentence with his left hand, while write it backwards with his right hand.
Leo will best be remembered for his endless positive outlook on life and his unfailing love for God - he never met a stranger and had a kind heart for everyone. Even through adversity and poor health due to lymphoma cancer and AIDS, Leo remained faithful to Jesus and loved the Lord in earnest ALL of his life. Leo attended Behring United Methodist Church when he lived in the Montrose area and later attended Church of the Redeemer when he lived in Harrisburg/Navigation area of Houston.
Leo died at Ben Taub General Hospital on November 19, 2003. Leo's funeral services were held with a Celebration of his Eternal Life in Christ Jesus on November 22, 2003, at the Church of the Redeemer, 4411 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77023. Leo had his shortcomings - but his greatest strength was in his constant and steadfast Love for God. Leo was my dearest brother. Valerie R. Kelton, May, TX
Leo Edward Young was the 2nd son & a twin - born to Woodrow Ferguson "Mutt" Young (1916-1975) & Augustina "Christina" Helen (Bennett) Young (1916-1978) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas on May 24, 1956. Leo's twin brother is William Frances "Bill" Young. Other members of his family include one older brother, Robert Louis Young (1947), and two sisters, Valerie Rose (Young) Kelton (1951) and Janice Marie Young (1958-2010; FAG Memorial 56823970); two nephews: Robert Andrew Young (1977) and Jason Michael Kelton (1977); one great nephew: Nicholas Young and one great niece - Breanna Michelle Kelton (2000).
Leo was a gifted and talented Artist all of his life, having attended Port Houston Elementary School and later, San Jacinto High School for the Performing Arts in the 70's. He loved pencil and pastel artwork, with several pieces of artwork on display at two Ditzsinger Foundation Galleries in Houston. In particular, a piece of Leo's artwork was purchased by the State of Texas in 1996 and presented as a gift to singer and actress Bette Midler on her visit to Houston benefiting AIDS patients. Later in life, Leo progressed to floral design, culinary arts, and horticulture. He was a professional florist most of his adult years working for Brookhollow Florist most of that time. He became well-known in the floral industry in Houston in particular for his floral arrangements for Michael Bernstein's musical production of "Ragtime" at Jones Hall in September, 1999. Leo loved to read and he loved music. He enjoyed cooking & decorating for parties and he thoroughly loved Christmas, having worked part-time as "Santa" for many years at Foley's in Downtown Houston. Leo was self-taught in many areas - he could play the piano by "ear", spoke conversational Spanish and loved to sing; Leo was ambidextrous, being mainly left handed, but also learned to write with his right hand. He was also able to write backwards with either hand at the same time, i.e., writing out a sentence with his left hand, while write it backwards with his right hand.
Leo will best be remembered for his endless positive outlook on life and his unfailing love for God - he never met a stranger and had a kind heart for everyone. Even through adversity and poor health due to lymphoma cancer and AIDS, Leo remained faithful to Jesus and loved the Lord in earnest ALL of his life. Leo attended Behring United Methodist Church when he lived in the Montrose area and later attended Church of the Redeemer when he lived in Harrisburg/Navigation area of Houston.
Leo died at Ben Taub General Hospital on November 19, 2003. Leo's funeral services were held with a Celebration of his Eternal Life in Christ Jesus on November 22, 2003, at the Church of the Redeemer, 4411 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77023. Leo had his shortcomings - but his greatest strength was in his constant and steadfast Love for God. Leo was my dearest brother. Valerie R. Kelton, May, TX
Leo was a gifted and talented Artist all of his life, having attended Port Houston Elementary School and later, San Jacinto High School for the Performing Arts in the 70's. He loved pencil and pastel artwork, with several pieces of artwork on display at two Ditzsinger Foundation Galleries in Houston. In particular, a piece of Leo's artwork was purchased by the State of Texas in 1996 and presented as a gift to singer and actress Bette Midler on her visit to Houston benefiting AIDS patients. Later in life, Leo progressed to floral design, culinary arts, and horticulture. He was a professional florist most of his adult years working for Brookhollow Florist most of that time. He became well-known in the floral industry in Houston in particular for his floral arrangements for Michael Bernstein's musical production of "Ragtime" at Jones Hall in September, 1999. Leo loved to read and he loved music. He enjoyed cooking & decorating for parties and he thoroughly loved Christmas, having worked part-time as "Santa" for many years at Foley's in Downtown Houston. Leo was self-taught in many areas - he could play the piano by "ear", spoke conversational Spanish and loved to sing; Leo was ambidextrous, being mainly left handed, but also learned to write with his right hand. He was also able to write backwards with either hand at the same time, i.e., writing out a sentence with his left hand, while write it backwards with his right hand.
Leo will best be remembered for his endless positive outlook on life and his unfailing love for God - he never met a stranger and had a kind heart for everyone. Even through adversity and poor health due to lymphoma cancer and AIDS, Leo remained faithful to Jesus and loved the Lord in earnest ALL of his life. Leo attended Behring United Methodist Church when he lived in the Montrose area and later attended Church of the Redeemer when he lived in Harrisburg/Navigation area of Houston.
Leo died at Ben Taub General Hospital on November 19, 2003. Leo's funeral services were held with a Celebration of his Eternal Life in Christ Jesus on November 22, 2003, at the Church of the Redeemer, 4411 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77023. Leo had his shortcomings - but his greatest strength was in his constant and steadfast Love for God. Leo was my dearest brother. Valerie R. Kelton, May, TX
