Obituary
SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED
Eugene “Gene” Young, 78, of Collinsville,
Illinois, passed away on January 27, 2022, at Anderson Hospital,
Maryville, Illinois.
Gene was born July 25, 1943, to Louis Leon and Marie Julia
(Davey) Young in St. Louis, Missouri.
The biggest love in his life were the horses that he trained at Fairmount Park Race
Track. He trained for over 30 years and had many great friends there. He also enjoyed gambling and playing the slot
machines. He was the former President of
HBPA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Leon
Young, Tom Young, Charley Young, Ray Young, Joe Young, Jude Young, Jerry Young,
John Young and Paul Young; sisters:
Pearl Bongner, and Mary McGuire; and lifelong friend and partner, Terry
Renfrow.
Survivors include his brothers: Jim (Twila) Young of New
Franklin, Missouri, and Daniel (Donna) Young of Mehlville, Missouri; sisters:
Veronica Kelly of Chesterfield, Missouri, Roberta (Lynn) Gooch of O’Fallon,
Missouri, and Rita (Dave) Hill of Fenton, Missouri; as well as numerous nieces
and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022,
from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Herr Funeral Home, 501 W. Main Street,
Collinsville, Illinois. Funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the
funeral home with Pastor Ron Habermehl officiating. Burial will follow at Ss.
Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.