Cremation arrangements for Ted Royce Young, age 84, of Bonham, Texas are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Royce passed away at his home in Bonham, Texas on March 12, 2022, in the presence of his family.
Royce was born February 25, 1938, in Memphis, Texas, the son of Ted Young and Lina Hull Young. He was the youngest of six children. He married Linda Rice, his high school sweetheart, on December 9, 1955. They were married for 66 years prior to his passing. Royce was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Bonham, where he served as a greeter. He was a glass blower at Texas Instruments.
Royce was a modest man despite being a 10th degree Grand Master in Tae Kwon Do. He never used that term, however. He was included in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. He was beloved by thousands that he taught, over the years. He began his training in 1964 and was one of the pioneer students of Allen Steen of the Texins (Texas Instruments) Karate Club. He became head instructor and taught for over forty years. Royce promoted many students to black belt over the years, and they continue his legacy teaching in clubs and schools across Texas. As a Texas Karate pioneer, he served as AKBBA vice-chairman from 1997 to 2011.
Royce leaves us with such wonderful memories of his kindness, generosity, and that laugh!!
Two and a half years ago he decided to have a "living funeral" at he and Linda's home south of Bonham. Despite an absolute downpour and reports of "stay at home because of flooding" the house, porches, and yard were flooded with friends. They had a fantastic time roasting him and praising him. He said he did not want his friends and family to have such a good time without him and it was a wonderful day. No other services are planned.
Royce is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cynthia Young; brothers, Doyle Young and Carlyle Young; and sisters, Juanella Mowrey and Thursa Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Young of Bonham, Texas; daughter, Jenny Burdine and husband Joe of Bonham, Texas; sister, Margie Davis of Denton, Texas; grandchildren, Justin Burdine, Jessica Wright and husband Jared, and Joanna Torres and husband Carlos; great-grandchildren, Makoa Torres, Nalani Torres, and Rowen Torres; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends. We cannot overlook Royce's faithful friend and cart buddy, Maverick, an Australian Shepherd rescue.
Royce was born February 25, 1938, in Memphis, Texas, the son of Ted Young and Lina Hull Young. He was the youngest of six children. He married Linda Rice, his high school sweetheart, on December 9, 1955. They were married for 66 years prior to his passing. Royce was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Bonham, where he served as a greeter. He was a glass blower at Texas Instruments.
Royce was a modest man despite being a 10th degree Grand Master in Tae Kwon Do. He never used that term, however. He was included in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. He was beloved by thousands that he taught, over the years. He began his training in 1964 and was one of the pioneer students of Allen Steen of the Texins (Texas Instruments) Karate Club. He became head instructor and taught for over forty years. Royce promoted many students to black belt over the years, and they continue his legacy teaching in clubs and schools across Texas. As a Texas Karate pioneer, he served as AKBBA vice-chairman from 1997 to 2011.
Royce leaves us with such wonderful memories of his kindness, generosity, and that laugh!!
Two and a half years ago he decided to have a "living funeral" at he and Linda's home south of Bonham. Despite an absolute downpour and reports of "stay at home because of flooding" the house, porches, and yard were flooded with friends. They had a fantastic time roasting him and praising him. He said he did not want his friends and family to have such a good time without him and it was a wonderful day. No other services are planned.
Royce is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cynthia Young; brothers, Doyle Young and Carlyle Young; and sisters, Juanella Mowrey and Thursa Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Young of Bonham, Texas; daughter, Jenny Burdine and husband Joe of Bonham, Texas; sister, Margie Davis of Denton, Texas; grandchildren, Justin Burdine, Jessica Wright and husband Jared, and Joanna Torres and husband Carlos; great-grandchildren, Makoa Torres, Nalani Torres, and Rowen Torres; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends. We cannot overlook Royce's faithful friend and cart buddy, Maverick, an Australian Shepherd rescue.
Cremation arrangements for Ted Royce Young, age 84, of Bonham, Texas are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Royce passed away at his home in Bonham, Texas on March 12, 2022, in the presence of his family.
Royce was born February 25, 1938, in Memphis, Texas, the son of Ted Young and Lina Hull Young. He was the youngest of six children. He married Linda Rice, his high school sweetheart, on December 9, 1955. They were married for 66 years prior to his passing. Royce was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Bonham, where he served as a greeter. He was a glass blower at Texas Instruments.
Royce was a modest man despite being a 10th degree Grand Master in Tae Kwon Do. He never used that term, however. He was included in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. He was beloved by thousands that he taught, over the years. He began his training in 1964 and was one of the pioneer students of Allen Steen of the Texins (Texas Instruments) Karate Club. He became head instructor and taught for over forty years. Royce promoted many students to black belt over the years, and they continue his legacy teaching in clubs and schools across Texas. As a Texas Karate pioneer, he served as AKBBA vice-chairman from 1997 to 2011.
Royce leaves us with such wonderful memories of his kindness, generosity, and that laugh!!
Two and a half years ago he decided to have a "living funeral" at he and Linda's home south of Bonham. Despite an absolute downpour and reports of "stay at home because of flooding" the house, porches, and yard were flooded with friends. They had a fantastic time roasting him and praising him. He said he did not want his friends and family to have such a good time without him and it was a wonderful day. No other services are planned.
Royce is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cynthia Young; brothers, Doyle Young and Carlyle Young; and sisters, Juanella Mowrey and Thursa Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Young of Bonham, Texas; daughter, Jenny Burdine and husband Joe of Bonham, Texas; sister, Margie Davis of Denton, Texas; grandchildren, Justin Burdine, Jessica Wright and husband Jared, and Joanna Torres and husband Carlos; great-grandchildren, Makoa Torres, Nalani Torres, and Rowen Torres; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends. We cannot overlook Royce's faithful friend and cart buddy, Maverick, an Australian Shepherd rescue.
Royce was born February 25, 1938, in Memphis, Texas, the son of Ted Young and Lina Hull Young. He was the youngest of six children. He married Linda Rice, his high school sweetheart, on December 9, 1955. They were married for 66 years prior to his passing. Royce was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Bonham, where he served as a greeter. He was a glass blower at Texas Instruments.
Royce was a modest man despite being a 10th degree Grand Master in Tae Kwon Do. He never used that term, however. He was included in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. He was beloved by thousands that he taught, over the years. He began his training in 1964 and was one of the pioneer students of Allen Steen of the Texins (Texas Instruments) Karate Club. He became head instructor and taught for over forty years. Royce promoted many students to black belt over the years, and they continue his legacy teaching in clubs and schools across Texas. As a Texas Karate pioneer, he served as AKBBA vice-chairman from 1997 to 2011.
Royce leaves us with such wonderful memories of his kindness, generosity, and that laugh!!
Two and a half years ago he decided to have a "living funeral" at he and Linda's home south of Bonham. Despite an absolute downpour and reports of "stay at home because of flooding" the house, porches, and yard were flooded with friends. They had a fantastic time roasting him and praising him. He said he did not want his friends and family to have such a good time without him and it was a wonderful day. No other services are planned.
Royce is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cynthia Young; brothers, Doyle Young and Carlyle Young; and sisters, Juanella Mowrey and Thursa Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Young of Bonham, Texas; daughter, Jenny Burdine and husband Joe of Bonham, Texas; sister, Margie Davis of Denton, Texas; grandchildren, Justin Burdine, Jessica Wright and husband Jared, and Joanna Torres and husband Carlos; great-grandchildren, Makoa Torres, Nalani Torres, and Rowen Torres; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends. We cannot overlook Royce's faithful friend and cart buddy, Maverick, an Australian Shepherd rescue.
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